The Bible verses about righteousness
Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. Matthew 1:19.
But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented. Matthew 3: 15
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, sake, for theirs is a kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10.
You are the salt of the earth; but the salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? Matthew 5:13.
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16.
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20
So when you are offering your gift at the altar if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you. Leave your gift there before the altar and go; first, be reconciled to your brother and sister and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5;23-24
But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Mathew 5: 28.
But, I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:32.
Let your word be ‘yes, yes’ or ‘No, No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37.
You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’. But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go a mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. Mathew 5:38:42.
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. So that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil, and the good, and sent rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. Matthew 5: 44-45.
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:33-34.
