15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

Little children, let no one deceive you: he that practiseth righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous:

And there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the holy Spirit was upon him.

But Peter and John answered them, and said, Whether it be right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge ye:

Be not unsuitably connected with infidels: 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 in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God, and is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied.

Stand therefore having your loins girt about with truth, and putting on the breast-plate of righteousness:

But do thou, O man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, piety, fidelity, love, patience, meekness.

Flee youthful passions: and follow righteousness, fidelity, love, and peace, with all those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart:

for the wrath of man doth not practise the righteousness of God.

But the righteous shall then shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed: the fervent 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 should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: