¹⁵ If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,^(A) God lives in them and they in God.^{(B) 16} And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love.^(C) Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.^{(D) 17} This is how love is made complete^(E) among us so that we will have confidence^(F) on the day of judgment:^(G) In this world we are like Jesus. ¹⁸ There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,^(H) because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.