1 John 4:18

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.

Cross References (10)

  • 2 Timothy 1:7 (147)

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

  • Romans 8:15 (98)

    For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship

  • 1 John 4:12 (71)

    No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us.

  • Luke 1:74–75 (58)

    deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,

  • Hebrews 12:28 (45)

    Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably

  • James 2:19 (28)

    You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

  • Psalms 119:120 (12)

    My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.

  • Job 15:21 (9)

    Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.

  • Psalms 73:19 (9)

    How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!

  • Psalms 88:15–16 (1)

    From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair.