Luke 8:14 That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. (WEB NAS)
Hebrews 6:1 Wherefore, having left the word of the beginning of the Christ, unto the perfection we may advance, not again a foundation laying of reformation from dead works, and of faith on God, (See NAS RSV NIV)
James 3:2 For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature. (WEY)
Job 29:4 As I have been in days of my maturity, And the counsel of God upon my tent. (YLT)
Hosea 12:3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God. (See NAS)