1 Corinthians 2:6
But we do speak wisdom among the perfect; not, however, the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought;
1 Corinthians 1:28
and the mean things of the world, and the things which are despised, did God choose, the things which are not, to bring to nought things that are;
Hebrews 5:14
but solid food belongs to those who are of full age, who by use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
James 3:15
This wisdom is not that which descendeth from above, but earthly, sensual, devilish.
Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 13:22
And what was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, If thou wilt be perfect, go, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Luke 16:8
And the lord commended the unjust steward for having done wisely; for the sons of this world are wiser toward their generation than the sons of light.
Acts 4:25-28
who by the mouth of thy servant David said, "Why did the heathen rage, and the peoples meditate vain things?
1 Corinthians 1:18-20
For the preaching of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:1
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
1 Corinthians 2:8
which none of the rulers of this world comprehended; for had they comprehended it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;
1 Corinthians 2:13
which things we also speak, not in words taught by mans wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, connecting what is spiritual l with what is spiritual.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, do not become children in understanding; yet in malice be children, but in understanding be men.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and the sincerity which is of God, not in fleshly wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the God of this world blinded the understandings of the unbelieving, so that they cannot behold the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
2 Corinthians 13:11
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.
Ephesians 2:2
in which ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience;
Ephesians 4:11-13
And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Philippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already obtained, or have been already perfected; but I press on, if I may also lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ.
Colossians 4:12
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.
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any one offend not in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who called you to his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, will, after ye have suffered a while, himself make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.