25 Bible Verses about Righteousness imputed
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He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
but also for us. It will be credited to us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
For what does the Scripture say?
Abraham believed God,
and it was credited to him for righteousness.
Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.
—that is, God’s righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, to all who believe, since there is no distinction.
So the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness, and he was called God’s friend.
But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became God-given wisdom for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, his faith is credited for righteousness.
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while still uncircumcised. This was to make him the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, so that righteousness may be credited to them also.
For in it God’s righteousness is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.
and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God based on faith.
Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the man God credits righteousness to apart from works:
For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us.
Stand, therefore,
with truth like a belt around your waist,
righteousness like armor on your chest,
Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
For just as through one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so also through the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.
In what way then was it credited—while he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while he was circumcised, but uncircumcised.
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- Imputed (12 instances)
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Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of faith
For the promise to Abraham
What should we say then?
But the righteousness that comes from faith
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Have, on believing
And he received the sign of circumcision
But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous,
but also for us. It will be credited to us who believe in Him
Righteousness imputed » Predicted
Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through My splendor,
This is what the Lord says:
for My salvation is coming soon,
and My righteousness will be revealed.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Abraham
Is this blessing only for the circumcised,
Righteousness imputed » Described as » Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ
He made the One who did not know sin
Righteousness imputed » Described as » Christ being made righteousness unto us
But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became God-given wisdom for us—our righteousness,
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ-the righteousness from God based on faith.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Desire to be found in
and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law,
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Glory in having
It will be said to Me: Only in the Lord is righteousness and strength." All who are incensed against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. All the descendants of Israel will be justified and find glory through the Lord.
Righteousness imputed » Christ called the lord of our righteousness
and Israel will dwell securely.
This is what He will be named:
Yahweh Our Righteousness.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Clothed with the robe of righteousness
I exult in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation
and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness,
as a groom wears a turban
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Righteousness imputed » Exhortation to seek righteousness
Righteousness imputed » Is of the lord
and you will refute any accusation
raised against you in court.
This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants,
and their righteousness is from Me.”
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of God by faith in Christ
—that is, God’s righteousness through faith
Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of God, without the law
But now, apart from the law, God’s righteousness has been revealed
Righteousness imputed » The jews » Stumble at righteousness by faith
Why is that? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works.
Righteousness imputed » The jews » Submit not to
Because they disregarded the righteousness from God
Righteousness imputed » The jews » Ignorant of
Because they disregarded the righteousness from God
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Exalted in righteousness
and they are exalted by Your righteousness.
Righteousness imputed » Christ brings in an everlasting righteousness
about your people and your holy city—
to bring the rebellion to an end,
to put a stop to sin,
to wipe away iniquity,
to bring in everlasting righteousness,
to seal up vision and prophecy,
and to anoint the most holy place.
Righteousness imputed » God's righteousness never to be abolished
and the holy God
Righteousness imputed » Christ is the end of the law for
Righteousness imputed » The promises made through
For the promise to Abraham
Righteousness imputed » The gentiles attained to
What should we say then?
Righteousness imputed » Is a free gift
Since by the one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the overflow of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life
Righteousness imputed » Revealed in the gospel
For in it God’s righteousness is revealed from faith to faith,
Righteousness imputed » Blessedness of those who have
Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the man God credits righteousness to apart from works:
Union with Christ » Beneficial results of » Righteousness imputed
and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law,
He made the One who did not know sin
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