1 John
“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
1 John 4:18 (KJV) speaks to fear, God's love, and feeling loved — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Luke 12:32“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.”
1 John 4:16“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3
Common questions
What does 1 John 4:18 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 4:18 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." The verse speaks to fear, God's love, and feeling loved. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 John 4:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 1 John 4:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 4:18?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 4:18 include Luke 12:32, 1 John 4:16, and John 14:27. Reading them alongside 1 John 4:18 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with 1 John 4:18?
Read 1 John 4:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.