For if the ministry of condemnation has glory, much more does the ministry of righteousness excel in glory.

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

in the word of truth, and in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left,

Do not be mismatched with unbelievers; for what do righteousness and lawlessness share together, or what does light have in common with darkness?

as it is written: “He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, His righteousness endures forever.”

Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness;

Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.