And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised, so that he would become the father of all those who believe but have never been circumcised, that they too could have righteousness credited to them.

What shall we say then? -- that the Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness obtained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith,

By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

For the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel from faith to faith, just as it is written, "The righteous by faith will live."

and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ's faithfulness -- a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ's faithfulness.

For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God's righteousness.

For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.

From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.

God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.

But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Is this blessedness then for the circumcision or also for the uncircumcision? For we say, "faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness."

For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would inherit the world was not fulfilled through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

But the righteousness that is by faith says: "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down)

"And you, son of man, say to your people, 'The righteousness of the righteous will not deliver him if he rebels. As for the wicked, his wickedness will not make him stumble if he turns from it. The righteous will not be able to live by his righteousness if he sins.'

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires.

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.

by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,

Do not become partners with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness?

Just as it is written, "He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever."

Now God who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your supply of seed and will cause the harvest of your righteousness to grow.

Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions.

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe. Although you saw this, you did not later change your minds and believe him.

I do not set aside God's grace, because if righteousness could come through the law, then Christ died for nothing!

Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,

Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

and to put on the new man who has been created in God's image -- in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth --

Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

In my zeal for God I persecuted the church. According to the righteousness stipulated in the law I was blameless.

in holiness and righteousness before him for as long as we live.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity.

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. So God, your God, has anointed you over your companions with the oil of rejoicing."

For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant.

To him also Abraham apportioned a tithe of everything. His name first means king of righteousness, then king of Salem, that is, king of peace.

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.

remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness.

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness," and he was called God's friend.

And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed.

and if he did not spare the ancient world, but did protect Noah, a herald of righteousness, along with seven others, when God brought a flood on an ungodly world,

For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than, having known it, to turn back from the holy commandment that had been delivered to them.

But, according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness truly resides.

If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.

Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous.

By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness -- the one who does not love his fellow Christian -- is not of God.

Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

During the days of my fleeting life I have seen both of these things: Sometimes a righteous person dies prematurely in spite of his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked person lives long in spite of his evil deeds.

Zion will be freed by justice, and her returnees by righteousness.

I will denounce your so-called righteousness and your deeds, but they will not help you.

to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong concerning sin and righteousness and judgment --

concerning righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer;

The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says, "I will restore the people of Judah to their land and to their towns. When I do, they will again say of Jerusalem, 'May the Lord bless you, you holy mountain, the place where righteousness dwells.'

and said, "You who are full of all deceit and all wrongdoing, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness -- will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord?

Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would save only their own lives by their righteousness, declares the sovereign Lord.

Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord, they could not save their own son or daughter; they would save only their own lives by their righteousness.

"When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I set an obstacle before him, he will die. If you have not warned him, he will die for his sin. The righteous deeds he performed will not be considered, but I will hold you accountable for his death.

because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness, by a man whom he designated, having provided proof to everyone by raising him from the dead."

The person who sins is the one who will die. A son will not suffer for his father's iniquity, and a father will not suffer for his son's iniquity; the righteous person will be judged according to his righteousness, and the wicked person according to his wickedness.

None of the sins he has committed will be held against him; because of the righteousness he has done, he will live.

"But if a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing according to all the abominable practices the wicked carry out, will he live? All his righteous acts will not be remembered; because of the unfaithful acts he has done and the sin he has committed, he will die.

When a righteous person turns back from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing, he will die for it; because of the wrongdoing he has done, he will die.

While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."

Suppose I tell the righteous that he will certainly live, but he becomes confident in his righteousness and commits iniquity. None of his righteous deeds will be remembered; because of the iniquity he has committed he will die.

But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he? (I am speaking in human terms.)

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (which is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed --

namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

This was also to demonstrate his righteousness in the present time, so that he would be just and the justifier of the one who lives because of Jesus' faithfulness.

For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."

So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

So indeed it was credited to Abraham as righteousness.

"Seventy weeks have been determined concerning your people and your holy city to put an end to rebellion, to bring sin to completion, to atone for iniquity, to bring in perpetual righteousness, to seal up the prophetic vision, and to anoint a most holy place.

For if, by the transgression of the one man, death reigned through the one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ!

Consequently, just as condemnation for all people came through one transgression, so too through the one righteous act came righteousness leading to life for all people.

so that just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.