But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him.