Righteous (2/3)

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to… Romans 1:17

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written: “But the righteous one will live by faith.” Romans 1:17	For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation
For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against evildoers. 1 Peter 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening

I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. Luke 15:7	I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. conversion repentance joy
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears And rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18	The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. salvation redeemer nearness
For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8	For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. sin salvation death
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8	I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. faith righteousness reward
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But wrongdoers will stumble in them. Hosea 14:9	Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them. wisdom understanding righteousness
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is righteous and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9	Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. prophecy easter humility
Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10	Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. fear strength worrying
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9	If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. sin purification evil
The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and just is He. Deuteronomy 32:4	He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He. holiness righteousness reliability
He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but in accordance with His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5	Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. law righteousness
Hear my prayer, Lord, Listen to my pleadings! Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness! Psalm 143:1	Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in Your righteousness. reliability righteousness prayer
And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to follow all this commandment before the Lord our God, just as He commanded us. Deuteronomy 6:25	Then it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to observe all these commandments before the Lord our God, as He has commanded us. obedience law righteousness
The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness. Job 37:23	As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. God righteousness strength
Realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and worldly, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, homosexuals, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1:9-11	Knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust. law sin sexuality
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19	Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. anger punishment judgment
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22	Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. desires temptation evil
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity. Proverbs 2:7	He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly. righteousness blessing protection
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. righteousness money contentment
Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9	Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy. righteousness speaking giving
Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. honesty money righteousness
Because by the works of the Law none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20	Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. sin law righteousness
Do not envy a violent person, And do not choose any of his ways. For the devious are an abomination to the Lord; But He is intimate with the upright. Proverbs 3:31-32	Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways; For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, But His secret counsel is with the upright. trust righteousness planning