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NASB | 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God's judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God's love]. |
Bible Question: Can perfect love cast out fear? |
Bible Answer: I believe a better translation for this is found in understanding that the word kolasis often translated "punishment" also has the meaning "correction" (Thayer's definition). If we apply this definition to the passage it makes sense in the context of the verses as well as surrounding verses, ie."perfect love casts out fear, because fear has a correction, namely love, and one who fears has not yet been perfected in love." So in answer to your question: Yes, God's perfect love casts out fear. I think it is important to remember that this is a process. Many of us struggle with fears of various sorts, but as we fill up with the love of God through relationship with Him we become more confident and less fearful. |
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