I don't know what you mean about 'maturity' John - I do know this to be the context for the word perfect in some other places but in 1 Cor 13:10 'complete' would be better. We can know it refers to Christ rather than the Bible because
of the setting ie: "Love never fails, now we see through a glass darkly, then face to face. Now I know in part - then I shall know as I am known" Vs.12 This speaks to me of the second coming. judyt
Which is not even alluded to in the passage. What is given, in terms of context, is this: When I was a child .. I thought as a child .. now that I have become a man ... I did away with childish things" (I Co 13:11). Keep in mind the purpose of this passage: to present a teaching that outlines conduct befitting those who are, in deed, mature -- allowing for the growth of (especially) the assembled relationship of the Body. Since the advice goes to relationships, it is and can be used in any discussion involving people, whether married or not, whether assembled or not (a church or a discussion group), whether between two friends or at a town hall meeting.
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