1 John 4:18

Modern English Version

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. Whoever fears is not perfect in love.

Cross References

Job 15:21

A dreadful sound is in his ears; in prosperity the destroyer will come upon him.

Psalm 119:120

My flesh trembles for fear of You, and I am afraid of Your judgments.

Psalm 73:19

How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed by terrors!

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons through the ruler of the demons.”

Romans 8:15

For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.”

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be moved, let us be gracious, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

James 2:19

You believe that there is one God; you do well. The demons also believe and tremble.

1 John 4:12

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwells in us, and His love is perfected in us.