15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all ^srighteousness.” Then he consented.

6 “Blessed are those who ⁱhunger and thirst for ^jrighteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

10 “Blessed are those who are ^opersecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never ^zenter the kingdom of heaven.

Giving to the Needy

1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be ^bseen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

33 ^eBut seek first the kingdom of God and his ^frighteousness, and all these things will be added to you.