1 John 4:18
Amplified Bible
18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love].
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1 John 4:18
Contemporary English Version
18 A real love for others will chase those worries away. The thought of being punished is what makes us afraid. It shows we have not really learned to love.
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1 John 4:18
King James Version
18 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.
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