Bible verses about "righteousness" | ACV

²⁰ For I say to you, that unless your righteousness abounds more than of the scholars and Pharisees, ye will, no, not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

⁴ For Christ is the end of law for righteousness, to every man who believes.

²¹ For the man who knew no sin was made sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

²² And flee juvenile impulses, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

¹⁴ But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness, ye are blessed. But do not fear their terror nor be shaken,

¹⁰ And may the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus (after suffering a little while) himself thoroughly prepare you. He will establish, strengthen, and provide a foundation.

³ Blessed are those who keep justice, and he who does righteousness at all times.

¹⁵ He who walks righteously, and speaks uprightly. He who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes away his hands from taking a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking upon evil. ¹⁶ He shall dwell on high. His place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks. His bread shall be given. His waters shall be sure. ¹⁷ Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty. They shall behold a land that reaches afar.

¹ Therefore having been made righteous from faith, we have peace toward God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom also we have access by faith for this grace in which we stand, and we take pride in hope of the glory of God. ³ And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, ⁴ and perseverance, character, and character, hope. ⁵ And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit that was given to us.

²⁹ If ye know that he is righteous, know ye that every man doing righteousness has been begotten of him.

⁷ Little children, let no man lead you astray. He who is doing righteousness is righteous, just as that man is righteous.