τέλειοςtéleios

Meanings

Same root

• τέλοςtélos · G5056properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
• τελειότηςteleiótēs · G5047(the state) completeness (mentally or morally)
• τελειόωteleióō · G5048to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
• τελείωςteleíōs · G5049completely, i.e. (of hope) without wavering

Where it appears

Appears 19 times in the Bible.

• Matthew 5:48 But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
• Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
• 1 Corinthians 2:6 Yet when I am among mature believers, I do speak with words of wisdom, but not the kind of wisdom that belongs to this world or to the rulers of this world, who are soon forgotten.
• 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when the time of perfection comes, these partial things will become useless.
• 1 Corinthians 14:20 Dear brothers and sisters, don’t be childish in your understanding of these things. Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature in understanding matters of this kind.