47 Bible Verses about Maturity

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

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,

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

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

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

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.

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.

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

And this will we do, if God permit.

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

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

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

He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?

My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

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

I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare.

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.