Philippians 3:12
for I am not yet secure of the prize, I have not yet finish'd my course: but I press to obtain the reward, which Jesus Christ invited me to.
1 Timothy 6:19
securing to themselves a well-grounded expectation of obtaining hereafter an immortal life.
1 Corinthians 13:10
but when that which is perfect is come, then that which is defective shall be laid aside.
Philippians 3:13-14
I don't imagine, my brethren, that I am arriv'd at the goal; but this I do, unmindful of what is pass'd, I stretch towards that which is in view,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
As for you the minister of God, avoid those things: adhere to justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, and benignity of temper.
Hebrews 12:23
the church of the first-born who are enroll'd in heaven, to God the judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Acts 9:3-6
As he was on his journey, and near Damascus, on a sudden, a light from heaven surrounded him,
2 Corinthians 7:1
since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Ephesians 4:12
thus fitly qualifying his servants for their respective offices, in order to build up the body of Christ:
Philippians 3:16
in the mean while, as we are already advanc'd so far, pursue your course, and keep it still in view:
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world.
1 Timothy 5:10
such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.
Hebrews 12:14
seek peace with all men, and sanctity of life, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Hebrews 13:21
the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages.
1 Peter 3:11-13
he must avoid vice, practise virtue, seek peace, and persevere in the enquiry.
1 Peter 5:10
but may the all-gracious God, who has called us to eternal glory, perfect, confirm, fortify, and settle you, during the short interval of your sufferings.
2 Peter 1:5-8
Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge:
2 Peter 3:18
on the contrary, may you increase in the favour, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! to him be glory both now and for ever. AMEN.
Acts 9:15
go, said the Lord to him: for he is the instrument I have chosen, to bear my name to the Gentiles, to kings, and to the children of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
for the good that I purpose to do, I do not: but the evil which I resolve against, that I do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
I am therefore glad when I am disarm'd by the strength of your integrity: and this is what I pray for, even your perfection.
Galatians 5:17
for the vicious desires are contrary to those of the spirit, and the inclinations of the spirit are contrary to those of the animal part; these are opposite to each other, so that you do not the things that you would.
Ephesians 1:4
according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
As for you, my brethren, the favourites of the Lord, we are oblig'd to render perpetual thanks to God, for having chosen you from the beginning, in purifying you by his spirit, upon your believing the gospel.
James 3:2
for we are all liable to frequent mistakes. he that does not give too great a loose to his tongue, is an accomplish'd person and fit to moderate the whole church.