12 Bible Verses about Perfection
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Not that I have already attained, or have already reached the goal; but I am pressing forward, that I may lay hold on that for which I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.
till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ;
and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.
Yet we speak wisdom among the perfect; but not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are brought to nought:
Let us, therefore, as many as are fully enlightened, be of this mind: and if you are of another mind with respect to any thing, God will reveal even this to you.
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant,
But may the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, confirm you.
From Thematic Bible
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore, God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
for he has made him, who knew no sin, a sin-offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without spot and blemish,
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Perfection divine, of God
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's perfection
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
And the "WORD became flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and of truth.
Then Pilate came out again, and said to them: Behold, I bring him out to you, that you may know that I find no fault in him.
and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
For the law makes men high priests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, makes the Son, who is perfected forever.
Perfection » All saints have, in Christ
And you are complete in him who is the head of all principality and authority:
Yet we speak wisdom among the perfect; but not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are brought to nought:
Let us, therefore, as many as are fully enlightened, be of this mind: and if you are of another mind with respect to any thing, God will reveal even this to you.
Perfection » Exhortation to
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every pollution of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Finally, brethren, farewell; be perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace; and the God of love and of peace will be with you.
Perfection » Ministers appointed to lead saints to
for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ,
whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Perfection » Impossibility of attaining to
Perfection » Saints commanded to aim at
Perfection » Saints follow after
Not that I have already attained, or have already reached the goal; but I am pressing forward, that I may lay hold on that for which I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.
Perfection » Pray for
But may the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, confirm you.
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, perfect you in every good work, in order that you may do his will, working in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory from age to age. Amen.
Perfection » The church shall attain to
till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ;
I in them, and thou ID me, that they may be made perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Perfection » Saints claim not
Not that I have already attained, or have already reached the goal; but I am pressing forward, that I may lay hold on that for which I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.
Perfection » Blessedness of
Perfection » Is of God
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Obedience
But whoever keeps his word, in him truly is the love of God perfected: by this we know that we are in him.
No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwells in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Perfection » The word of God is » Designed to lead us to
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work. #VALUE!
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Love
Perfection » Charity is the bond of
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Benevolence
Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Perfection » Implies » Entire devotedness
Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Perfection » God's perfection the standard of
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Good works
Do you see that faith was the moving principle in his works, and by works his faith was made perfect?
Perfection » The word of God is » The rule of
But he that looks intently into the perfect law of liberty, and remains constant, being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, he shall be blessed in his deed.
Perfection » Ascribed to » David
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Control of the tongue
For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
Perfection » Ascribed to » Asa
Perfection » Implies » Purity and holiness in speech
For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
Perfection » Patience leads to
But let patience have its work perfected, that you may be perfect and faultless, wanting in nothing.
Perfection » Ascribed to » Nathanael
And Nathaniel said to him: Can any thing good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him: Come and see.
Perfection » Ascribed to » jacob
Perfection » Ascribed to » Noah
Perfection » Ascribed to » Job
Perfection » Ascribed to » Zacharias and elizabeth
They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.
Topics on Perfection
God, Perfection Of
Mark 10:18Jesus said to him: Why do you call me good? None is good but one, that is God.
Perfection Of Creation
1 Timothy 4:4For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving;
Perfection, Divine
Matthew 5:48Be you therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Perfection, Human
James 3:9With it we bless God, even the Father: and with it we curse men, who are made in the likeness of God.
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