New Testament · KJV

1 John 4:18

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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John's declaration that perfect love casts out fear. The verse explains the spiritual mechanism by which God's love displaces anxiety, especially fear of judgment. Widely memorized for spiritual freedom from fear.