Topic

Justification

Passages from across the Bible

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From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

General scriptures concerning

  • Genesis 15:6 Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
  • Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
  • Psalm 71:16 I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness — Yours alone.
  • Psalm 89:16 They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.
  • Isaiah 42:21 The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
  • Isaiah 45:24–25 Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
  • Isaiah 46:12–13 Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness: I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.’’
  • Isaiah 50:8 The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me!
  • Isaiah 51:5–6 My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a gar…
  • Isaiah 53:11 After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
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Isaiah 54:17 Isaiah 56:1 Isaiah 61:10 Jeremiah 23:6 Habakkuk 2:4 Zechariah 3:4 John 5:24 Acts 13:39 Romans 1:16–17 Romans 2:13 Romans 3:21–22 Romans 3:24–26 Romans 3:28 Romans 3:30 Romans 4:3–25 Romans 5:1 Romans 5:9 Romans 5:11–21 Romans 6:22 Romans 7:1–25 Romans 8:1 Romans 8:30–31 Romans 8:33–34 Romans 9:30–32 Romans 10:1–21 1 Corinthians 1:30 1 Corinthians 6:11 2 Corinthians 5:19 2 Corinthians 5:21 Galatians 2:14–21 Galatians 3:6 Galatians 3:8–9 Galatians 3:11 Galatians 3:21–22 Galatians 3:24 Galatians 4:21–31 Galatians 5:4–6 Ephesians 6:14 Philippians 3:8–9 Colossians 2:13–14 Titus 3:7 Hebrews 11:4 Hebrews 11:7 James 2:20–23 James 2:26

Kindred Subjects to

See Adoption

See Forgiveness

See Regeneration

See Sanctification

See SIN, CONFESSION OF

See SIN, FORGIVENESS OF

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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.