And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith: which faith he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe: though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;

and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith

What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.

For by it, the righteousness which cometh of God is opened, from faith to faith. As it is written, "The just shall live by faith."

By faith Noah honoured God, after that he was warned of things which were not seen, and prepared the ark to the saving of his household, through the which ark he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which cometh by faith.

because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world according to righteousness, by that man, whom he hath appointed, and hath offered faith to all men, after that he had raised him from death."

The righteousness, no doubt, which is good before God cometh by the faith of Jesus Christ: unto all, and upon all them that believe.

- whom God hath set forth for a mercy seat through faith in his blood, to show the righteousness which before him is of valour, in that he forgiveth the sins that are passed,

To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, is his faith counted for righteousness.

Came this blessedness then upon the circumcised or upon the uncircumcised? We say verily how that faith was reckoned to Abraham, for righteousness.

For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not given to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law: but through the righteousness which cometh of faith.

For they are ignorant of the righteousness which is allowed before God, and go about to establish their own righteousness: and therefore, are not obedient unto the righteousness which is of value before God.

But the righteousness which cometh of faith, speaketh on this wise, "Say not in thine heart, 'who shall ascend into heaven?'" That is nothing else than to fetch Christ down.

Lusts of youth avoid, and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with them that call on the Lord with pure heart.

which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them which have obtained like precious faith with us in the righteousness that cometh of our God and saviour Jesus Christ.

For I say unto you, Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.

But Israel, which followed the law of righteousness, could not attain unto the law of righteousness.

And to her was granted, that she should be arrayed with pure and goodly raynes" - For the raynes is the righteousness of saints.

And I saw heaven open, and behold a white horse: and he that sat upon him was faithful and true, and in righteousness did judge and make battle.

Jesus answered and said to him, "Let it be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he suffered him.

Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

But rather, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof; and all these things shall be ministered unto you.

For John came unto you, in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not. But the publicans and the harlots believed him. And yet ye, though ye saw it, were not yet moved with repentance; that ye might afterward have believed him.

all the days of our life, in such holiness and righteousness that are accept before him.

And when he is come, he will rebuke the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.

Of righteousness, because I go to my father, and ye shall see me no more:

but in all people, he that feareth him and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

"O full of all subtlety and deceitfulness, and child of the devil, and the enemy of all righteousness: thou ceasest not to pervert the straight ways of the Lord.

And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."

Which men, though they knew the righteousness of God, how that they which such things commit are worthy of death: yet not only do the same, but also have pleasure in them that do them.

If our unrighteousness make the righteousness of God more excellent: what shall we say? Is God unrighteous which taketh vengeance? I speak after the manner of men.

Now, verily, is the righteousness that cometh of God declared without the fulfilling of the law: having witness yet of the law, and of the prophets.

which God did suffer to show at this time: the righteousness that is allowed of him, that he might be counted just, and a justifier of him which believeth on Jesus.

For what saith the scripture? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness."

Even as David describeth the blessedfulness of the man, unto whom God ascribeth righteousness without deeds,

And therefore was it reckoned to him for righteousness.

It is not written for him only, that it was reckoned to him for righteousness:

but also for us, to whom it shall be counted for righteousness so we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from death.

For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ.

Likewise, then, as by the sin of one, condemnation came on all men: even so, by the justifying of one cometh the righteousness that bringeth life, upon all men.

That as sin had reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life, by the help of Jesus Christ.

Neither give ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: But give yourselves unto God, as they that are alive from death. And give your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Ye are then made free from sin, and are become the servants of righteousness.

I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.

For when ye were servants of sin, ye were not under righteousness.

that the righteousness required of the law might be fulfilled in us, which walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.

If Christ be in you: the body is dead, because of sin; But the spirit is life for righteousness' sake.

He finisheth the work verily and maketh it short in righteousness. For a short word will God make on earth."

Moses describeth the righteousness which cometh of the law, how that the man which doth the things of the law shall live therein.

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy, in the holy ghost.

And unto him pertain ye, in Christ Jesus, which of God is made unto us wisdom, and also righteousness, and sanctifying, and redemption.

For if the ministering of condemnation be glorious: much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

for he hath made him to be sin for us, which knew no sin, that we by his means should be that righteousness which before God is allowed.

in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,

Set yourselves therefore at large, and bear not a stranger's yoke with the unbelievers. For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? What company hath light with darkness?

as it is written, "He that dispersed abroad and hath given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever."

He that findeth the sower seed, shall minister bread for food, and shall multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness - that on all parts

Therefore it is no great thing, though his ministers fashion themselves as though they were the ministers of righteousness: whose end shall be according to their deeds.

I despise not the grace of God: For if righteousness come of the law, then is Christ died in vain.

Even as Abraham "believed God, and it was ascribed to him for righteousness."

Is the law, then, against the promise of God? God forbid. Howbeit, if there had been a law given which could have given life: then no doubt righteousness should have come by the law.

and put on that new man, which after the image of God is shapen in righteousness, and true holiness.

For the fruit of the spirit is, in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness,

filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.

and as concerning ferventness I persecuted the congregation, and as touching the righteousness which is in the law, I was unrebukable.

But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.

For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness,

From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.

not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,

Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity: Wherefore God, which is thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows."

For every man that is fed with milk is inexpert in the word of righteousness: For he is but a babe.

to whom also Abraham gave tithes of all things - first is, by interpretation, king of righteousness, after that he is king of Salem, that is to say king of peace,

No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, "Abraham believed God, and it was reputed unto him for righteousness," and he was called the friend of God.

Yea, and the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, of them that maintain peace.

which his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we should be delivered from sin and should live in righteousness. By whose stripes ye were healed.

Notwithstanding, happy are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Yea, and fear not though they seem terrible unto you, neither be troubled:

neither spared the old world, but saved Noah, the eighth preacher of righteousness, and brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

For it had been better for them, not to have known the way of righteousness, then after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment given unto them.

Nevertheless, we look for a new heaven, and a new earth, according to his promise, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

If ye know that he is righteous, know also that all that work righteousness, are born of him.

Little children, let no man beguile you; He that worketh righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

And hereby are the sons of God known, and also the sons of the devil. All that work not righteousness, are not of God, nor he that loveth not his brother.