1 John 4:18

New International Version

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

Cross References

Job 15:21

Terrifying sounds fill his ears; when all seems well, marauders attack him.

Psalm 119:120

My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.

Psalm 73:19

How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons.”

Romans 8:15

The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

2 Timothy 1:7

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,

James 2:19

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

1 John 4:12

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