1 John 4:18

New International Reader's Version

There is no fear in love. Instead, perfect love drives away fear. That’s because fear has to do with being punished. The one who fears does not have perfect love.

Cross References

Job 15:21

Terrifying sounds fill their ears. When everything seems to be going well, robbers attack them.

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.

Psalm 73:19

It will happen very suddenly. A terrible death will take them away completely.

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the power of the prince of demons.”

Romans 8:15

The Spirit you received doesn’t make you slaves. Otherwise you would live in fear again. Instead, the Holy Spirit you received made you God’s adopted child. By the Spirit’s power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.

2 Timothy 1:7

God gave us his Spirit. And the Spirit doesn’t make us weak and fearful. Instead, the Spirit gives us power and love. He helps us control ourselves.

Hebrews 12:28

We are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken. So let us be thankful. Then we can worship God in a way that pleases him. Let us worship him with deep respect and wonder.

James 2:19

You believe there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. And they tremble!

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. But if we love one another, God lives in us. His love is made complete in us.