1 John 4:18

New English Translation

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love.

Cross References

Job 15:21

Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him.

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. ע (Ayin)

Psalm 73:19

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “By the ruler of demons he casts out demons.”

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.”

2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Hebrews 12:28

So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.

James 2:19

You believe that God is one; well and good. Even the demons believe that – and tremble with fear.

1 John 4:12

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