Abel was killed because of his righteousness.
Christ was the good shepherd.
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 10:14
Christ was killed because of His righteousness.
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
Matthew 27:4