16 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• Faith
• Hope
• Obedience and Disobedience

12 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 2:6 — 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:
• 1Cor 13:10 — But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
• 1Cor 13:12 — For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
• 1Pet 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
• 1Pet 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
• 1Thess 5:15 — See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
• 1Tim 5:10 — Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed
• 1Tim 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
• 1Tim 6:12 — Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
• 1Tim 6:19 — Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
• 2Cor 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.
• 2Cor 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.
• 2Cor 13:9 — For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
• 2Cor 13:9 — For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
• 2Pet 1:5 — And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
• 2Pet 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
• 2Thess 2:13 — But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the t
• Acts 9:3 — And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
• Acts 9:15 — But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
• Deut 18:13 — Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.
• Eph 1:4 — According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
• Eph 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
• Gal 5:17 — For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
• Gal 5:17 — For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
• Heb 6:1 — Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
• Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Heb 12:23 — To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
• Heb 13:21 — Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• Hos 6:3 — Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
• Isa 51:1 — Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
• Jas 1:4 — But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
• Jas 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.
• Job 2:3 — And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdet
• Job 9:20 — If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
• Job 17:9 — The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
• John 1:43 — The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
• Matt 5:48 — Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
• Matt 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.
• Matt 26:41 — Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.