No One Is Perfect

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

as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest 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 each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But 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 on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.

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

Surely there is not a righteous 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.

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

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

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. — read the full passage →

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

who will render to every man according to his works: — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and 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 free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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

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.

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.

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 turned away from evil.

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

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples.

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

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of 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 →

For we are all become as one that is unclean, and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment: and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

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:

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

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

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, 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 Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation;

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.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, 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 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 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;

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

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.

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.

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

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

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.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

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

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

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

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;

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.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church;

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

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

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

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

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

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

Now we 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 on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter 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 righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.

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

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

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:

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

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the firstdayof the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. — read the full passage →

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

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous 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 begotten of God, and knoweth God.

Let all that ye do be done in love.

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.

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, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor 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 →

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

And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

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.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

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

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause 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 irksome, but for you it is safe.