15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

Little children, let no one deceive you. The one doing righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous.

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and the same man was righteous and godly, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him;

And Peter and John responding said to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than God, judge ye;

Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what participation is there to righteousness and unrighteousness? or what fellowship has light unto darkness?

and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness:

But seek first the kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: because they shall be filled.

Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,

But you, O man of God, fly from these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, divine love, patience, meekness.

But fly from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, divine love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a clean heart.

for the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.

Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. But let the one having ears, hear.

Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, in order that you may be healed: the inward working prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.

But if indeed you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Fear not their fear, neither be troubled;