1 John 4:17

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

In this, love has been perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because just as He is, also are we in this world.

Latin

In hoc perfecta est caritas Dei nobiscum, ut fiduciam habeamus in die judicii: quia sicut ille est, et nos sumus in hoc mundo.

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

1 John 4:17

love has been perfected: The Greek word translated as has been perfected means mature and complete. It does not mean without flaw. This confidence motivates us to mature in our relationship with God, and God's love completes our love.
Experiencing and expressing God's love and doing what it requires does not make us acceptable to God. But it guarantees us that we have been accepted, and our fears of the final judgment disappear.

1 John 4:7–21

John explains where a Christian’s love comes from and how it is shown in daily life.

Theme notes and profiles

Loving Others Nehemiah’s Confidence in God

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Glossary

Day First Letter of John Last Judgment Second Coming of Christ Son of God

Topics

Being Perfect Boldness of the Righteous God: Grace of Holy Boldness: Saints Shall Have, in Judgment Iron Sharpens Iron Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Judgment: The General Love of Man for God Love to God: Perfected, Gives Boldness Righteousness: Fruits of Taking Advantage The Judgment: Perfect Love Will Give Boldness In The Second Coming of Christ: Shall not be Ashamed At Walking like Christ

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