Bible Verses About Being Perfect

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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: