1 John 4:18

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

1 John 4:18 - Amplified Bible

There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love 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].

1 John 4:18 - American Standard Version

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.

1 John 4:18 - Bible in Basic English

There is no fear in love: true love has no room for fear, because where fear is, there is pain; and he who is not free from fear is not complete in love.

1 John 4:18 - Darby Bible

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love.

1 John 4:18 - English Standard Version

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

1 John 4:18 - King James Version

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.

1 John 4:18 - La Biblia de las Americas

En el amor no hay temor, sino que el perfecto amor echa fuera el temor, porque el temor involucra castigo, y el que teme no es hecho perfecto en el amor.

1 John 4:18 - The Message

1 John 4:18 - New American Standard Bible

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

1 John 4:18 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

En el amor no hay temor, sino que el perfecto amor echa fuera el temor, porque el temor involucra castigo, y el que teme no es hecho perfecto en el amor.

1 John 4:18 - World English Bible

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.

1 John 4:18 - Young's Living Translation

fear is not in the love, but the perfect love doth cast out the fear, because the fear hath punishment, and he who is fearing hath not been made perfect in the love;

1 John 4:18 - Additional Comments

Fears are evidence of a lack of understanding and trust in God's perfect love for you. He truly has perfect love for you, and He truly will never fail you. Relax in Him. Be confident that He always is seeking your best. It is not always evident, as the ingredients to a cake are horrid in taste until the end product is realized.

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