For if the ministry of condemnation is glory, much more doth the ministry of righteousness excel in glory.

For he hath made him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

by the word of truth, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left,

Be not unequally yoked with infidels; for what participation hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what fellowship [is there] between light and darkness?

as it is written, "He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for ever."

Now he that supplieth seed to the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

It is no wonder therefore if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of righteousness; whose end will be according to their works.