No One Is Perfect

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

As it is written, “There is no one righteous; no, not one.

Don’t speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother and judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn’t sin.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,

Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge. For in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things. — read the full passage →

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

who “will pay back to everyone according to their works:” — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

“For if you 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.

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

But God commends 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.

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

For we have all become as one who is unclean, and all our righteousness is as a polluted garment: and we all fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor 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.

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

Having been made perfect, he became to all of those who obey him the author of eternal salvation,

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ, — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

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

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

However God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

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

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, 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 it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to 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, nor turning shadow.

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 assembly;

Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. — read the full passage →

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,

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

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house.” — read the full passage →

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is no one who does good. — read the full passage →

This is the history of the generations of Noah: Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God.

Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and 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 →

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be to you.” — read the full passage →

Now after the death of Moses the servant of Yahweh, Yahweh spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ servant, saying, — read the full passage →

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

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

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God.

Let all that you do be done in love.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith 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 →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; — read the full passage →

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you 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 you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him.

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