1 John 4:17-21

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) 20} Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister^(F) is a liar.^(G) For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen,^(H) cannot love God, whom they have not seen.^{(I) 21} And he has given us this command:^(J) Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.^(K)