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1 John 4:18
New American Standard Bible
1 John 4:18
New American Standard Bible
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.
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1 John 4:18
Contemporary English Version
1 John 4:18
Contemporary English Version
18 A real love for others will chase those worries away. The thought of being punished is what makes us afraid. It shows we have not really learned to love.
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