They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

Then you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.

Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.

Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man.