What Is Perfect

When what is perfect…

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part, but when what is perfect comes, the partial will be set aside.  –1 Corinthians 13:9-10

What is the Apostle Paul referring to when he says “what is perfect”?  Many say that he is talking about scripture but this seems like a huge jump to me.  “Hey guys when I finish writing the New Testament, guess what, the partial will be set aside.”  I mean that is basically a ridiculous statement.  I do not see the Apostle Paul making this leap – it seems so highly unlikely as to be practically impossible.

Or it could be just lack of sleep causing my mind not to function at a level proper to understanding basic Scripture.  Still…