1 Corinthians 2:6
New American Standard Bible
6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are (A)mature; a wisdom, however, not of (B)this age nor of the rulers of (C)this age, who are (D)passing away;
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1 Corinthians 2:6
Amplified Bible
6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away;
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1 Corinthians 2:6
King James Version
6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
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1 Corinthians 13:10
New American Standard Bible
10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away with.
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1 Corinthians 13:10
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10 But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away.
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1 Corinthians 13:10
King James Version
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
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Ephesians 4:13
New American Standard Bible
13 until we all attain to (A)the unity of the faith, and of the [a](B)knowledge of the Son of God, to a (C)mature man, to the measure of the stature [b]which belongs to the (D)fullness of Christ.
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- Ephesians 4:13 Or true knowledge
- Ephesians 4:13 Lit of the fullness
Ephesians 4:13
Amplified Bible
13 until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].
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Ephesians 4:13
King James Version
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
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Philippians 3:15
New American Standard Bible
15 Therefore, all who are [a](A)mature, let’s have this attitude; and if in anything you have a (B)different attitude, (C)God will reveal that to you as well;
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- Philippians 3:15 Or perfect
Philippians 3:15
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15 All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you.
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Philippians 3:15
King James Version
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
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Colossians 1:28
New American Standard Bible
28 We proclaim Him, (A)admonishing every person and teaching every person [a]with all (B)wisdom, so that we may (C)present every person [b](D)complete in Christ.
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- Colossians 1:28 Lit in
- Colossians 1:28 Or perfect
Colossians 1:28
Amplified Bible
28 We proclaim Him, warning and instructing everyone in all wisdom [that is, with comprehensive insight into the word and purposes of God], so that we may present every person complete in Christ [mature, fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed].
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Colossians 1:28
King James Version
28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
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Colossians 4:12
New American Standard Bible
12 (A)Epaphras, (B)who is one of your own, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings, always (C)striving earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may [a]stand [b](D)mature and [c]fully assured in all the will of God.
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- Colossians 4:12 Or stand firm
- Colossians 4:12 Or fully developed
- Colossians 4:12 Or made complete
Colossians 4:12
Amplified Bible
12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
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Colossians 4:12
King James Version
12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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2 Timothy 3:17
New American Standard Bible
17 so that (A)the man or woman of God may be [a]fully capable, (B)equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or proficient
2 Timothy 3:17
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17 so that the [a]man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 I.e. all believers whether man, woman, or child.
2 Timothy 3:17
King James Version
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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James 1:4
Amplified Bible
4 And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.
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James 1:4
King James Version
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
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