1 John 4:18

The Text-Critical English New Testament

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. Whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

Cross References

Matthew 9:34

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

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but a spirit of adoption as sons, by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”

2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. It is by our thankfulness that we offer God acceptable worship, with reverence and godly fear.

James 2:19

Yoʋ believe that God is one; yoʋ do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. If we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is perfected in us.