Perfection

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

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

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. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

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

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

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.

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,

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 have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad. מ MEM.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

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.

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

The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.

yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and unreproveable before him:

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:

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

Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; For there is ahappyend to the man of peace.

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.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — 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.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

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

The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher.

Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

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 we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought:

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, Jehovah appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

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.

For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.

The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?

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.

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.

to the end he may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

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

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

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

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

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 the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus, — read the full passage →

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.

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

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, — read the full passage →

Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you:

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

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

For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it.

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:

so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he.

Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,

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

Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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.

Therefore be ye very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;

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;

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 →

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you. — read the full passage →

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.

make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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?

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. — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.

He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob; Neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: Jehovah his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them.

Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.

to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,

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

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.

But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all his days.

Let your heart therefore be perfect with Jehovah our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

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

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.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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.

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life.

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

and give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.