1 John 4:18

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 4:18

BSB
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
AKJV
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.
CPDV
Fear is not in love. Instead, perfect love casts out fear, for fear pertains to punishment. And whoever fears is not perfected in love.
ERV
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.
NHEB
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
SMT
Fear is not in love; but perfected love casts out fear: for fear has restraint. And he fearing has not been perfected in love.

Commentary for 1 John 4:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 4:18
Summary
Complete affection eliminates fear and anxiety
Event
Overcoming fear
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching