How many times is the key word 'Righteousness' used in Romans?

• A. 40 times
• B. 62 times
• C. 50 times
• D. 75 times

Answer: (B)

Righteousness is a central theme throughout Romans, and Paul repeatedly threads the idea of being made right with God into his argument from start to finish. The word appears about 62 times in Romans, which is why that count best fits the book’s emphasis. You can see the two big strands: the righteousness of God—God’s own standard and rescue revealed in the gospel—and the righteousness from God that believers receive by faith, which justifies sinners. For instance, Romans 1:17 introduces the theme with the righteousness of God revealed by faith, and Romans 4 uses Abraham to show justification by faith apart from works. That focus recurs across the letter, tying together sin, faith, justification, and God’s saving act. Because this repeated emphasis drives the argument, the 62-time tally aligns with how often the key term appears, making it the most accurate count among the options.