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17 By this[a], the love has been perfected with[b] us in order that we may have confidence on the day of judgment. Because just as that One is[c], we also are, in this world.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 John 4:17 That is, by this mutual abiding just mentioned, God’s love has been brought to its goal with us, that we may have confidence.
  2. 1 John 4:17 That is, together with us, along with our cooperation; or, among us, in our mutual love as Christians.
  3. 1 John 4:17 is... we also are. That is, abiding in the Father’s love; or, reflecting God’s love or character.

17 This is how love ·is made perfect [is made complete; comes to full expression] ·in [or among] us: that we can ·be without fear [have boldness; have confidence; 2:28; 3:21; 5:14] on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him [C probably referring to Christ, our example of love].

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The Consummation of Love

17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that (A)we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.

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