15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

My children, let no one deceive you; he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

And lo! there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and he was a righteous and devout man, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him;

But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye.

Be not strangely yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? Or what communion hath light with darkness?

and that from a child 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 inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;

But seek first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will also be given you.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they will be filled.

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

But do thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

But flee youthful lusts, and follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Then will the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear.

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

But if ye even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. And be not afraid at their terrors, nor alarmed;