NMV Bible Verses About Righteousness

Bible verses about righteousness and being right with God.

1 Corinthians 6:9
Don't you know that those who continue in unrighteousness will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither those who are sexually immoral, nor idol worshipers, nor adulterers, nor men who engage in sex with other men,
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1 Corinthians 13:6
Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth.
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1 John 2:2
He is the sacrifice that satisfies justice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for the sins of the whole world.
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1 John 2:29
If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.
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1 John 3:7
Children, don't let anyone deceive you: the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.
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1 John 3:10
This is how God's children and the devil's children are made obvious: everyone who does not practice righteousness is not from God, and neither is the one who does not love their brother or sister.
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1 John 4:10
This is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the sacrifice that satisfies justice for our sins.
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1 John 5:17
All unrighteousness is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.
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1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed.
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1 Thessalonians 3:13
May He strengthen your hearts to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His holy ones.
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1 Thessalonians 4:4
that each of you know how to control your own body in holiness and honor,
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1 Timothy 2:15
But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with self-control.
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1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, reverence of God, faith, love, endurance, and strength restrained in obedience to God.
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2 Corinthians 5:21
He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
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2 Corinthians 6:7
by the word of truth, by the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
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2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the reverence for God.
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2 Corinthians 7:11
For see what this godly grief has produced in you: what eagerness, what a desire to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what justice! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
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2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written: "He distributed freely; he gave to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
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2 Corinthians 11:15
So it is no surprise if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their works.
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2 Peter 1:1
From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith equal in value to ours, by the righteousness of our God and Deliverer, Jesus Christ.
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2 Peter 2:5
and if He did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;
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2 Peter 2:21
For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy command delivered to them.
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2 Peter 3:11
Since all these things are going to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You ought to live in holiness and reverence toward God,
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2 Peter 3:13
But according to His promise, we are looking forward to new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
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2 Thessalonians 2:12
in order that all may be judged who did not believe the truth but delighted in unrighteousness.
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2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord turn away from unrighteousness."
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2 Timothy 2:22
Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is breathed out by God and is useful for teaching, for exposing error, for correcting, and for training in righteousness,
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2 Timothy 4:8
Now there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have a confident expectation in His appearing.
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Acts 8:33
In His humiliation justice was denied Him. Who will speak of His descendants? For His life was taken from the earth."
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Acts 17:31
because He has set a day when He is going to judge the world with justice by the man He has appointed. He has given assurance of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead."
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Acts 24:25
But as Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "That's enough for now. You may leave. When I find time, I'll send for you again."
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Acts 28:4
When the local people saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, "This man must be a murderer. Though he escaped the sea, justice has not allowed him to live."
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Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new self, the one created according to God's likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth.
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Ephesians 5:9
for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth,
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Ephesians 6:14
Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest,
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Galatians 2:21
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
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Galatians 3:6
Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,
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Galatians 3:21
Is the law then contrary to God's promises? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could bring life, then righteousness would truly be by the law.
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Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice."
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Hebrews 1:9
"You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions."
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Hebrews 5:13
For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced with the message about righteousness, because he is still an infant.
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Hebrews 7:2
and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. His name means "king of righteousness," and also "king of Salem," which means "king of peace."
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Hebrews 11:7
By faith, Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear and built an ark to save his household. By this, he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes through faith.
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Hebrews 11:33
who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
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Hebrews 12:10
They disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He does so for our benefit, so that we may share in His holiness.
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Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Yet later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
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Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without it, no one will see the Lord.
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James 1:20
because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
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James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called a friend of God.
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James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is placed among our body parts and corrupts the whole body, setting the course of life on fire, and it is set on fire by hell itself.
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James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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John 7:18
The one who speaks on his own seeks his own glory. But the one who seeks the glory of the One who sent him, he is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
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John 16:8
When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment:
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John 16:10
About righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me;
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Luke 1:75
in holiness and righteousness in His presence all our days.
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Luke 7:29
(And when all the people, including the tax collectors, heard this, they acknowledged God's justice, because they had been baptized with John's baptism.
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Luke 11:42
But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of mint, rue, and every kind of herb, but you bypass justice and the love of God. These things you should have done without neglecting the others.
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Luke 13:27
But He will say, 'I tell you, I don't know you or where you're from. Get away from Me, all you who practice unrighteousness!'
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Luke 18:3
And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'
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Luke 18:5
yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice, so that she doesn't wear me out by continually coming.'"
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Luke 18:7
Will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?
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Luke 18:8
I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"
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Mark 7:21
For from within, out of people's hearts, come corrupt and harmful thoughts that lead to evil actions, all forms of sexual behavior that violate God's design for holiness, thefts, murders,
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Matthew 3:15
And Jesus responding said to him, "Permit it now, for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him.
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Matthew 5:5
Favored by God are those who trust in Him rather than their own power to defend against injustice, for they shall inherit the earth.
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Matthew 5:20
For I say to you, That unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 12:18
"Look, My Servant whom I have chosen, My Beloved in whom My soul delights; I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.
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Matthew 12:20
He will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a smoldering wick until He has brought justice to victory.
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Matthew 21:32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him. And even after seeing this, you didn't change your minds and believe him.
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Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices, mint, dill, and cumin, but you have neglected the more important matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. These you should have done without neglecting the others.
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Philippians 1:11
filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
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Philippians 3:6
regarding zeal, persecuting the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, blameless.
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Philippians 3:9
and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ, the righteousness that comes from God based on faith.
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Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True, and He judges and wages war in righteousness.
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Revelation 22:11
Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the filthy still be filthy; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness; and let the holy remain holy."
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Romans 1:4
and was appointed as the Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Romans 1:17
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: "The one who is made right with God by faith will live."
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Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth by their unrighteousness.
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Romans 1:29
They are filled with every kind of unrighteousness, evil, greed, and malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and maliciousness. They are gossips,
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Romans 2:8
But for those who are self-seeking and reject the truth and follow unrighteousness, there will be wrath and anger.
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Romans 3:5
But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust to inflict wrath? (I speak in human terms.)
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Romans 3:21
But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified to by the Law and the Prophets,
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Romans 3:22
that is, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
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Romans 3:25
God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His patience He had left past sins unpunished.
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Romans 3:26
He did this to demonstrate His righteousness in the present time, so that He would be just and the one who makes people right with Him through faith in Jesus.
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Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."
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Romans 4:5
But to the one who does not work, but believes in the One who makes the ungodly right with Him, their faith is credited as righteousness.
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Romans 4:6
Just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
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Romans 4:9
Is this blessing only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was credited to Abraham as righteousness.
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Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while still uncircumcised. This was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be credited to them also.
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Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness that comes by faith.
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Romans 4:22
This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness."
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Romans 5:18
So then, just as one violation of God's command brought condemnation to all people, so also one act of righteousness brought being made right with God and life to all people.
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Romans 6:13
Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of unrighteousness. Instead, offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and offer every part of yourself to Him as an instrument of being made right with God.
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Romans 9:14
What then shall we say? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!
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Romans 9:30
What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue being made right with God, have obtained it, a righteousness that comes by faith,
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Romans 9:31
but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not reach that law.
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Romans 10:5
For Moses writes about the righteousness that comes from the law: "The person who does these things will live by them."
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Romans 13:4
for they are God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because they do not carry the sword for nothing. For they are God's servant, an agent of justice to bring punishment on the one who does wrong.
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Titus 3:5
He saved us, not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His merciful loyalty to His covenant promises, through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
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