The meaning of “τέλειος”
Understanding téleios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of full age, man, perfect. - complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.) - neu...
τέλειος
of full age, man, perfect. - complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.) - neuter (as noun, with ὁ) completeness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 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.” Word: τέλειος (téleios) | |
| Romans 12:2 | “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Word: τέλειος (téleios) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:10 | “But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” Word: τέλειος (téleios) | |
| Ephesians 4:13 | “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:” Word: τέλειος (téleios) | |
| Philippians 3:15 | “Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.” Word: τέλειος (téleios) |