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1 John 4:17-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 John 4:17-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
17 In this way his love has been brought to its goal among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are just like Jesus.[a] 18 There is no fear in love, but complete love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who continues to be afraid has not been brought to the goal in love.
19 We love[b] because he first loved us.
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- 1 John 4:17 Literally that one
- 1 John 4:19 A few witnesses to the text add God or him.
1 John 4:17-19
New International Version
1 John 4:17-19
New International Version
17 This is how love is made complete(A) among us so that we will have confidence(B) on the day of judgment:(C) In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,(D) because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us.(E)
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