1 Corinthians 2:6
Yet we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: but not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the hidden wisdom of God in a mystery,
1 Corinthians 1:28
And the base things of the world, and things that are despised, hath God chosen; yea, things that are not, to bring to nought the things that are; That no flesh may glory before him.
Hebrews 5:14
But strong meat belongeth to them of full age, to them who have their senses exercised by habit to discern both good and evil.
James 3:15
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, animal, devilish.
Matthew 5:48
Therefore ye shall be perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 13:22
He that received the seed among the thorns, is he that heareth the word: and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus saith to him, If thou desirest to 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, because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.
Acts 4:25-28
Who saidst by the mouth of thy servant David, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
1 Corinthians 1:18-20
For the doctrine of the cross is indeed to them that perish foolishness; but to us who are 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 knew; for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
1 Corinthians 2:13
Which also we speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Holy Spirit, explaining spiritual things by spiritual words.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, be not children in understanding: in wickedness be ye as infants, but in understanding be ye grown men.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 4:4
Whose unbelieving minds the god of this world hath blinded, lest the illumination of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine upon them.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brethren, farewel: 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
who were dead in trespasses and sins, Wherein ye formerly walked, according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in time past,
Ephesians 4:11-13
And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers;
Philippians 3:12-15
Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I pursue, if I may apprehend that, for which I was also apprehended by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayer, that ye may stand, perfect and filled, with all the will of God.
James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any one offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
1 Peter 5:10
Now the God of all grace, who hath called us by Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, after ye have suffered a while, himself shall perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.