BIBLE GLOSSARY

Righteousness

WHAT IT MEANS

Being or acting rightly in relation to God and others; the term can refer to right conduct or a right standing before God.

IN BIBLICAL CONTEXT

Matthew speaks of seeking God's righteousness. Romans discusses righteousness in relation to faith, so the surrounding passage matters.

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE

Treating another person fairly is one practical expression of a concern for what is right.

RELATED PASSAGES

Explore the word in Scripture.

Read the surrounding chapter to understand the word in its setting.

But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”

Scripture: World English Bible · Public domain · eBible.org