Philippians 3:12
Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect. But I press on, that I may obtain that for which Christ Jesus also obtained.
1 Timothy 6:19
They store up for them a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life that is life indeed.
1 Corinthians 13:10
When the perfect comes, the partial (imperfect) (incomplete) will be done away.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead.
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.
Hebrews 12:23
to the general assembly and congregation of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just (righteous) (holy) men made perfect (mature) (having all needed qualities).
Psalm 84:2
How I want to be there! I long to be in Jehovah's temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God.
Acts 9:3-6
As he journeyed to Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven shined around him.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.
Ephesians 4:12
This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for the building up of the body of Christ:
Philippians 3:16
However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
1 Timothy 5:10
having a good reputation for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the holy ones, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.
Hebrews 13:21
make you perfect (mature) in every good thing. May you do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.
2 Peter 1:5-8
Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue.
2 Peter 3:18
Grow in the unmerited favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Job 17:9
Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Psalm 42:1
([Sons of Korah]) As the deer desires the water brooks, so I desire you, O God.
Psalm 63:1-3
([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
Psalm 110:2-3
Jehovah will extend your powerful scepter from Zion. He will say: Rule in the midst of your enemies.
Psalm 119:5
Oh that my ways may be established to keep your statutes!
Psalm 119:173-176
Let Your hand be ready to help me. For I have chosen your precepts.
Psalm 138:8
Jehovah will do everything for me. O Jehovah, your mercy endures forever. Do not let go of what your hands have made.
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Isaiah 51:1
Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek Jehovah. Look to the rock from which you were hewn and to the quarry from which you were dug out.
Hosea 6:3
Let us get to know Jehovah! Let us press on (run after) (follow) to get to know him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear. He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Acts 9:15
The Lord said to him: Be on your way. This man is a chosen vessel to bear my name to the people of the nations, and kings and the children of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I do the evil that I do not want to do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
We are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong. We also pray that you be readjusted.
Galatians 5:17
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition to one another that you may not do the things that you would.
Ephesians 1:4
He chose us through him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
We always have to thank God for you, brothers. Jehovah loves you and we thank God that in the beginning he chose you to be saved through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
James 3:2
We all stumble in many things. If any do not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to restrain (control) the whole body.
Psalm 63:8
I cling to you. Your right hand supports (holds) me.
Psalm 94:15
For judgment will again be righteous. The upright in heart will follow it.