1 John 3:7
KJVLittle children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
WEBLittle children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
Bible Verses About Righteousness
12 Bible verses about righteousness, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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Psalm 106:3
KJVBlessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
WEBBlessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.
1 John 2:29
KJVIf ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
WEBIf you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.
Matthew 5:20
KJVFor I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
WEBFor I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Romans 5:1-5
KJVTherefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
WEBBeing therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
1 Peter 3:14
KJVBut and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
WEBBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
KJVFor he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
WEBFor him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Isaiah 33:15-17
KJVHe that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.
WEBHe who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil— he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure. Your eyes will see the king in his beauty. They will see a distant land.
Romans 10:4
KJVFor Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
WEBFor Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
1 Peter 5:10
KJVBut the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
WEBBut may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
Matthew 6:33
KJVBut seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
WEBBut seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
2 Timothy 2:22
KJVFlee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
WEBFlee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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