And they said, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for you, to his house, and to hear sayings from you.'
Matthew 1:19
and Joseph her husband being righteous, and not willing to make her an example, did wish privately to send her away.
Matthew 3:15
But Jesus answering said to him, 'Permit now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfill all righteousness,' then he does permit him.
Matthew 5:6
'Blessed those hungering and thirsting for righteousness -- because they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:10
'Blessed those persecuted for righteousness' sake -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
Matthew 5:20
'For I say to you, that if your righteousness may not abound above that of the scribes and Pharisees, you may not enter to the reign of the heavens.