1 Corinthians 2:6

perfect

That is, full grown.

( See Scofield) - (Matthew 5:48).

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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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:

Related Commentaries of 1 Corinthians 2:6

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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