Righteousness is a central in the Bible, reflecting the idea of moral integrity, justice, and conformity to God’s will.
The pursuit of righteousness is often portrayed as essential for a life of faith and obedience. Bible verses that delve into the topic of righteousness.
Bible Verses on Righteousness:
Psalm 119:172 (NIV) – “May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.”
Proverbs 21:21 (NIV) – “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.”
Matthew 5:6 (NIV) – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Matthew 6:33 (NIV) – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Romans 6:13 (NIV) – “Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather 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 righteousness.”
Romans 14:17 (NIV) – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 3:21-22 (NIV) – “But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.”
Romans 5:17 (NIV) – “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!”
Romans 10:4 (NIV) – “Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) – “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Galatians 6:9 (NIV) – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) – “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.”
Philippians 3:9 (NIV) – “And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.”
1 Timothy 6:11 (NIV) – “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.”
2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV) – “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) – “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.”
James 3:18 (NIV) – “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
James 5:16 (NIV) – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
1 Peter 2:24 (NIV) – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
1 Peter 3:12 (NIV) – “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
1 John 2:29 (NIV) – “If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.”
1 John 3:7 (NIV) – “Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.”
1 John 3:10 (NIV) – “This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.”
1 John 3:22 (NIV) – “and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.”
1 John 5:17 (NIV) – “All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.”
Revelation 19:8 (NIV) – “Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)
Psalm 37:30 (NIV) – “The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.”
Psalm 5:12 (NIV) – “Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
Isaiah 64:6 (NIV) – “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.”
Micah 6:8 (NIV) – “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
These verses offer valuable insights into the nature of righteousness and the importance of seeking it in our lives, guided by faith and obedience to God’s will.