15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

Little children, let no one deceive you. He who does right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,