1 John 4:18

Good News Translation

There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. So then, love has not been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment.

Cross References

Job 15:21

Voices of terror will scream in their ears, and robbers attack when they think they are safe.

Psalm 119:120

Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

Psalm 73:19

They are instantly destroyed; they go down to a horrible end.

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “It is the chief of the demons who gives Jesus the power to drive out demons.”

Romans 8:15

For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid; instead, the Spirit makes you God's children, and by the Spirit's power we cry out to God, “Father! my Father!”

2 Timothy 1:7

For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.

Hebrews 12:28

Let us be thankful, then, because we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe;

James 2:19

Do you believe that there is only one God? Good! The demons also believe—and tremble with fear.

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in union with us, and his love is made perfect in us.