1 John 4:18 kjv — There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made per…

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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1 John 4 — Context

15

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

16

And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

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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.

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We love him, because he first loved us.

20

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

21

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

1 John 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 4:18 say?
1 John 4:18 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 1 John 4:18 in the Bible?
1 John 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 4:18.
What translation should I read 1 John 4:18 in?
1 John 4:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 4:18?
1 John 4:18 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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