1 John 4:18
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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.”1 John 4:18
What Does 1 John 4:18 Mean?
1 John 4:18 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to 1 John 4:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 1:7“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”Romans 8:15“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”1 John 4:12“No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.”Luke 1:74“That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,”Hebrews 12:28“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”James 2:19“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”Psalms 119:120“My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.”Psalms 73:19“How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.”Job 15:21“A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.”1 John 2:5“But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”James 2:13“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”Galatians 5:6“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.”Exodus 14:10“And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.”Psalms 88:15“I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.”Luke 19:21“For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.”
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