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1 John 4:17

In this has love been perfected with us[4:17], that we have confidence in the day of judgment; because as he is, we also are in this world.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

16And we have known, and have believed, the love that God has in respect to us. God is love; and he that abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

18There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment[4:18]; and he that fears is not made perfect in love.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:25It is enough for the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his lord: If they called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!

Matthew 11:24But I say to you, that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

John 15:20Remember the word that I said to you: A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Hebrews 12:2looking away to the author and finisher of the faith, Jesus; who for the joy set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.

James 2:22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made complete.

1 Peter 4:1CHRIST then having suffered for us in the flesh, do ye also arm yourselves with the same mind; because he who suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;

Matthew Henry on 1 John 4:15-17

The Divine Love. ( a. d. 80.) 14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 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. Since faith in Christ works love to God, and love to God must kindle love to the brethren, the apostle here confirms the prime article of the Christian faith as… Read the whole commentary →

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