No One Is Perfect

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — read the full passage →

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

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. — read the full passage →

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Who will render to every man according to his deeds: — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: — read the full passage →

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

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

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

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

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

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

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

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

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. — read the full passage →

As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

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

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

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

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

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

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. — read the full passage →

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

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

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. — read the full passage →

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

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

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. — read the full passage →

These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. — read the full passage →

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. — read the full passage →

Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, — read the full passage →

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. — read the full passage →

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

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

Let all your things be done with charity.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; — read the full passage →

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.