TR Concordance for δικαιοσύνην

Jesus answered him, “Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John allowed him to be baptized.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

“But seek first the kingdom of God[fn] and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.

“but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

But if our unrighteousness highlights[fn] God's righteousness, what are we to say? I am using a human argument:[fn] Is God unrighteous to inflict wrath?

For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.

But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness.

Is this blessing only for the circumcised, then? Or is it also for the uncircumcised? For we say, Faith was credited to Abraham for righteousness.

And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith[fn] while still uncircumcised. This was to make him the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, so that righteousness may be credited to them also.

Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.

Don't you know that if you offer yourselves to someone[fn] as obedient slaves, you are slaves of that one you obey ​— ​either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to righteousness?

Now if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit[fn] gives life[fn] because of righteousness.

What should we say then? Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained righteousness ​— ​namely the righteousness that comes from faith.

Since they are ignorant of the righteousness of God and attempted to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted to God's righteousness.

One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation.

just like Abraham who believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness?

regarding zeal, persecuting the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, blameless.

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ[fn] ​— ​the righteousness from God based on faith.

But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

You have loved righteousness

and hated lawlessness;

this is why God, your God,

has anointed you

with the oil of joy

beyond your companions.[fn]

who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

for human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness.

and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God's friend.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them[fn] or be intimidated,

If you know that he is righteous, you know this as well: Everyone who does what is right has been born of him.

Little children, let no one deceive you. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

This is how God's children and the devil's children become obvious. Whoever does not do what is right is not of God, especially the one who does not love his brother or sister.