1 John 4:18

Contemporary English Version 1995

A real love for others will chase those worries away. The thought of being punished is what makes us afraid. It shows we have not really learned to love.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:7

God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.

Romans 8:15

God's Spirit doesn't make us slaves who are afraid of him. Instead, we become his children and call him our Father.

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is truly in our hearts.

Hebrews 12:28

We should be grateful we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom we please God by worshiping him and by showing him great honor and respect.

James 2:19

You surely believe there is only one God. That's fine. Even demons believe this, and it makes them shake with fear.

Psalm 119:120

I tremble all over when I think of you and the way you judge.

Psalm 73:19

They will be terrified, suddenly swept away and no longer there.

Job 15:21

Even in times of success, they constantly hear the threat of doom.

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “The leader of the demons gives him the power to force out demons.”