Bible Verses About Faith and Righteousness

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us.

For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:

And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.

That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: