Adjective teleios (perfect) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV)


Matthew

5: 48Be perfect (teleios), therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect (teleios).
19: 21Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect (teleios), go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."

1 John

4: 18There is no fear in love, but perfect (teleios) love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love.