Regulations

Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.

If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?

Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.

So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.

so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.

They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.

Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.