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1 John 4:17-19
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
1 John 4:17-19
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgement, because as he is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. 19 We love[a] because he first loved us.
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- 1 John 4:19 Other ancient authorities add him; others add God
1 John 4:17-19
English Standard Version
1 John 4:17-19
English Standard Version
17 By this (A)is love perfected with us, so that (B)we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because (C)as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but (D)perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not (E)been perfected in love. 19 (F)We love because he first loved us.
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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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