Imperfection

Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practise the same things.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

No man hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us:

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.

Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, so that he will not hear.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

In my distress I cried unto Jehovah, And he answered me.

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? — read the full passage →

but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world. — read the full passage →

And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. — read the full passage →

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

And the two angels came to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth; — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

Now if there was perfection through the Levitical priesthood (for under it hath the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be reckoned after the order of Aaron?

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

and there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean, or he that maketh an abomination and a lie: but only they that are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

In the prophets of Jerusalem also I have seen a horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies; and they strengthen the hands of evil-doers, so that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them become unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — read the full passage →

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. — read the full passage →

On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. — read the full passage →

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. — read the full passage →

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

And Jehovah appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters were born unto them, — read the full passage →

but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living; — read the full passage →

Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

So on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and they were entered into the place of hearing with the chief captains and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought in.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for man shall not see me and live.

Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For, behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water; — read the full passage →

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.

and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed throughout their generations that hath a blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. — read the full passage →