¹⁷ By this, ^(A)love is perfected with us, so that we may have ^(B)confidence in ^(C)the day of judgment; because ^(D)as He is, we also are in this world.

¹⁸ There is no fear in love, but ^(A)perfect love drives out fear, because fear ^[a]involves punishment, and the one who fears is not ^(B)perfected in love.