Ephesians 4:13What a tall order! Yet, it is the supreme goal of life. He is the Standard, the personification of perfect faith, love, mercy, kindness, government, etc. The purpose of the law is to guide us to an understanding of the height, breadth, and depth of the mind of Christ, which motivated His attitude and obedience. The law may seem to describe Him in broad strokes, but when one looks closer, beyond the mere statement of a law, we find a great deal more of His character and personality revealed. John W. Ritenbaugh
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What the Bible says about Christ's Character
(From Forerunner Commentary)
The context of these passages show perfection to entail completeness, ripeness (like fruit), and the fullness of the stature of Christ. The biblical Hebrew and Greek definitions of perfect and perfection include "without spot or blemish," "complete," "full," "sound," "undefiled," "whole," "mature," and "ripe." These all describe Christ's character, who embodies all these traits. Martin G. Collins
Colossians 4:12
Basic Doctrines: Going On to Perfection
Related Topics: Christ's Character
| Christ's Example
| Conforming to Christ's Image
| Fullness of the Stature of Christ
| Perfection
| Spiritual Maturity
| Undefiled
| Without Blemish
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