1 John 4:13–21 · BSB
4:13
By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.
4:14
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
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4:15
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
4:16
And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
4:17
In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him.
4:18
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
4:19
We love because He first loved us.
4:20
If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
4:21
And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well.
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