1 John 4:18

New Living Translation

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.

Cross References

Job 15:21

The sound of terror rings in their ears, and even on good days they fear the attack of the destroyer.

Psalm 119:120

I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.

Psalm 73:19

In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.

Matthew 9:34

But the Pharisees said, “He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons.”

Romans 8:15

So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Hebrews 12:28

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.

James 2:19

You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.