Being perfect

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• Matthew 5:48

  Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

• James 3:2

  For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

• Matthew 19:21

  Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

• 1 John 4:18

  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

• 1 John 2:1

  My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

• Romans 12:1–2

  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

• James 1:4

  But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

• 1 John 3:6

  Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

• Hebrews 10:26

  For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

• 1 John 4:17

  Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

• Ephesians 2:8–9

  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

• 1 John 3:9

  Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

• Matthew 9:13

  But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

• Romans 3:23

  For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

• Luke 13:3

  I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

• John 14:15–16

  If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

• Hebrews 10:14

  For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

• Romans 12:2

  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

• Romans 6:11

  Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

• James 1:25

  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

• Psalms 18:30

  As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

• John 3:16

  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

• Colossians 3:14

  And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

• 2 Timothy 2:19

  Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

• 2 Corinthians 7:1

  Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

• Psalms 19:7

  The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

• James 4:17

  Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

• Titus 2:12

  Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

• 2 Timothy 3:17

  That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

• Romans 6:1–2

  What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

• Proverbs 11:5

  The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

• 1 Peter 1:15–16

  But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

• 2 Corinthians 13:11

  Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

• Philippians 3:12

  Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

• Hebrews 5:9

  And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

• Jeremiah 29:11

  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

• 2 Samuel 22:31

  As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.

• Psalms 34:1–22

  A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. …

• Isaiah 40:31

  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

• Romans 7:7

  What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.