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1 John 4:18–19: Devotionals and Reflections

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us.

1 John 4:18–19World English Bible

This passage connects fear with punishment and places love before our response. It invites us to consider where love begins rather than measure how fearless we feel.

Devotionals connected to this passage

  • 1 John 4:18–19

    Love Comes First

    The passage places fear and love side by side, then gives a reason: fear is bound up with punishment. That matters when we read its strong words about perfect love. The focus is not a demand to produc

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