Terrifying sounds are in his ears; in a time of peace, marauders attack him.
1 John 4:18 - Tree of Life Version There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and the one who fears has not been made perfect in love. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love's complete perfection]. American Standard Version (1901) There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love. Common English Bible There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear expects punishment. The person who is afraid has not been made perfect in love. Catholic Public Domain Version Fear is not in love. Instead, perfect love casts out fear, for fear pertains to punishment. And whoever fears is not perfected in love. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Fear is not in charity: but perfect charity casteth out fear, because fear hath pain. And he that feareth, is not perfected in charity. |
Terrifying sounds are in his ears; in a time of peace, marauders attack him.
My flesh shudders for fear of You, and I am in awe of Your judgments.
But the Pharisees were saying, “By the prince of demons He drives out demons.”
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall again into fear; rather, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity but of power and love and self-discipline.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude—through this we may offer worship in a manner pleasing to God, with reverence and awe.
You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe—and shudder!
No one has ever seen God. If we love one another, God abides in us and His love is made perfect in us.