And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

I came not to call righteous men, but sinners, to repentance.

Then he, desirous to make himself appear a righteous person, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

I tell you, that just so will there be joy in heaven over one repentant sinner, more than over ninety-nine righteous persons, who hold not their need of repentance.

And he said unto them, Ye are they who affect to be righteous persons before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination in the sight of God.

Then he spake also this parable to certain persons, who had confidence in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:

And watching him, they sent men they had suborned, who pretended that they were righteous persons, in order to lay hold of some word of his, that they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governor.

And the centurion observing what had come to pass, glorified God, saying, Verily this man was a righteous person.