1 John 4:18

New American Bible - revised edition

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, “Abba, Father!”

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should have gratitude, with which we should offer worship pleasing to God in reverence and awe.

James 2:19

You believe that God is one. You do well. Even the demons believe that and tremble.

Psalm 119:120

My flesh shudders with dread of you; I fear your judgments.

Psalm 73:19

How suddenly they are devastated; utterly undone by disaster!

Job 15:21

The sound of terrors is in his ears; when all is prosperous, a spoiler comes upon him.

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the prince of demons.” The Compassion of Jesus.