For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant.

And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.

And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised, so that he would become the father of all those who believe but have never been circumcised, that they too could have righteousness credited to them.

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him.

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (which is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed –

namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is your life because of righteousness.

For Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law: “The one who does these things will live by them.”

For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness excel in glory!

God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.

by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,

Do not become partners with those who do not believe, for what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness?

Just as it is written, “He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.”

I do not set aside God’s grace, because if righteousness could come through the law, then Christ died for nothing!

and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image – in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.

Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.