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Bible verses about love casting out fear

Scripture's answer to fear is love — God's settled love that frees us from the dread of judgment and quiets our anxious hearts.

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1 John 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.” Romans 8:38 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,” 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.” Psalms 27:1 “The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?” Romans 5:8 “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”