Philippians 3:12
It is not a fact that I have already secured it or already reached perfection, but I am pressing on to see if I can capture it, the ideal for which I was captured by Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:19
in this way amassing for themselves the riches that forever endure in the life to come, so that at last they may grasp the life that is life indeed.
1 Corinthians 13:10
But when perfection comes, what is imperfect will be set aside.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not think that I have captured it yet, but here is my one aspiration, so forgetting what is behind me and reaching out for what is ahead of me,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, as a man of God, must be fleeing always from these things; you must constantly strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
Hebrews 12:23
to the festal gathering and assembly of God's firstborn sons enrolled as citizens in heaven, to a Judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of upright men who have attained perfection,
Acts 9:3-6
As he traveled on he finally approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
2 Corinthians 7:1
So, since we have such promises as these, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles our bodies and spirits, and in reverence to God carry on our consecration to completeness.
Ephesians 4:12
for the immediate equipment of God's people for the work of service, for the ultimate building up of the body of Christ,
Philippians 3:16
However, we must continue to live up to that degree of success that we have already reached.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always keep looking for ways to show kindness to one another and everybody.
1 Timothy 5:10
must have a reputation for doing good deeds, as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any sort of doing good.
Hebrews 12:14
Continue to live in peace with everybody and strive for that consecration without which no one can see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:21
perfectly fit you to do His will, He Himself, through Jesus Christ, accomplishing through you what is pleasing to Him. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
He must turn, too, away from evil and do right; He must seek peace and follow it,
1 Peter 5:10
And God, the giver of every spiritual blessing, who through your union with Christ has called you to His eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong,
2 Peter 1:5-8
Now for this very reason you must do your level best to supplement your faith with moral character, moral character with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
but instead, you must continue to grow in the spiritual strength and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory now and forever!
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name to the heathen and their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
Indeed, I do not do the good things that I want to do, but I do practice the evil things that I do not want to do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
I am glad to be consciously weak, if you are really strong. This is my continual prayer, the perfecting of your characters.
Galatians 5:17
For the cravings of the lower nature are just the opposite to those of the Spirit, and the cravings of the Spirit are just the opposite of those of the lower nature; these two are opposed to each other, so that you cannot do anything you please.
Ephesians 1:4
Through Him He picked us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in His sight in love.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
We ought always to be thanking God for you, brothers dearly loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through the Spirit's consecration of you and through your faith in the truth,
James 3:2
For we all make many a slip. If anyone never slips in speech, he is a man of maturity; he can control his whole body too.