16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and (1 John 3:24)he who abides in love abides in God, and God (John 14:23)in him.
The Consummation of Love
17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that (James 2:13); 1 John 2:28we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.