1 John 4:18
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There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
In other translations
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
Greek words
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