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
New International Version
God’s Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit
6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature,(A) but not the wisdom of this age(B) or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.(C)
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
New International Version
10 but when completeness comes,(A) what is in part disappears.
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
New International Version
13 until we all reach unity(A) in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God(B) and become mature,(C) attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.(D)
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
Amplified Bible
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
New International Version
Following Paul’s Example
15 All of us, then, who are mature(A) should take such a view of things.(B) And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.(C)
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
New International Version
28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing(A) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,(B) so that we may present everyone fully mature(C) in Christ.
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
New International Version
12 Epaphras,(A) who is one of you(B) and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,(C) that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature(D) and fully assured.
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
New International Version
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
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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