Philippians 3:12
Not that I have already obtained this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
1 Timothy 6:19
storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that life which is life indeed.
1 Corinthians 13:10
but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
Hebrews 12:23
and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,
Acts 9:3-6
Now as he journeyed he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints for the work of service, for the building up of the body of Christ;
Philippians 3:16
Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
1 Timothy 5:10
and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Hebrews 12:14
Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;
Romans 7:19-24
For I do not do the good I want to do; but the evil I do not want to do is what I do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your perfection.
Galatians 5:17
For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, so that you may not do what you would.
Ephesians 1:4
just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before him. In love
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.