'Righteousness' in the Bible
For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
Him who knew no sin he made to be'sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?
as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.
And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:
It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works.