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So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. <a href="/esv/1_john/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. <a href="/bsb/1_john/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In this, love has been perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment that, just as He is, also are we in this world. <a href="/kjv/1_john/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, we also are in this world. <a href="/nasb/1_john/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> By this, love is perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. <a href="/lsb/1_john/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> By this, love has been perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because as He is, so also are we in this world. <a href="/amp/1_john/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so are we in this world. <a href="/csb/1_john/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In this, love is made complete with us so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because as he is, so also are we in this world. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In this, love is perfected with us so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, for we are as He is in this world. <a href="/asv/1_john/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world. <a href="/cev/1_john/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If we truly love others and live as Christ did in this world, we won't be worried about the day of judgment. <a href="/erv/1_john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world. <a href="/gwt/1_john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God's love has reached its goal in us. So we look ahead with confidence to the day of judgment. While we are in this world, we are exactly like him [with regard to love]. <a href="/gnt/1_john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Love is made perfect in us in order that we may have courage on the Judgment Day; and we will have it because our life in this world is the same as Christ's. <a href="/isv/1_john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is how love has been perfected among us: we will have confidence on the day of judgment because, during our time in this world, we are just like him. <a href="/msb/1_john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_john/4.htm">NET Bible</a> By this love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because just as Jesus is, so also are we in this world. <a href="/nheb/1_john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world. <a href="/wbt/1_john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In this 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. <a href="/wey/1_john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Our love will be manifested in all its perfection by our having complete confidence on the day of the Judgement; because just what He is, we also are in the world. <a href="/web/1_john/4.htm">World English Bible</a> In this, love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so we are in this world. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In this, love has been perfected with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because even as He is, we also are in this world. <a href="/blb/1_john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In this, love has been perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment that, just as He is, also are we in this world. <a href="/ylt/1_john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In this made perfect hath been the love with us, that boldness we may have in the day of the judgment, because even as He is, we -- we also are in this world; <a href="/slt/1_john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In this has love been completed with us, that we might have freedom of speech in the day of judgment: for as he is, so are we in this world.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In this is the charity of God perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment: because as he is, we also are in this world. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In this way, the love of God is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment. For as he is, so also are we, in this world. <a href="/nabre/1_john/4.htm">New American Bible</a> In this is love brought to perfection among us, that we have confidence on the day of judgment because as he is, so are we in this world. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Herein is his love made perfect in us, so that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> By this, love is fulfilled with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, so also are we, in this world.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> By this 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. <a href="/godbey/1_john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> In this the divine love has been made perfect in us, that we may have boldness in the day of the judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. <a href="/haweis/1_john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> By this is his love towards us perfected, that we might have confidence at the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world. <a href="/mace/1_john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the divine love to us will be in the highest degree, if our condition in this world be the same as was that of Christ Jesus; so that we may appear with confidence in the day of judgment. <a href="/wey/1_john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Our love will be manifested in all its perfection by our having complete confidence on the day of the Judgement; because just what He is, we also are in the world. <a href="/worrell/1_john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In this has love been made perfect with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, even so are we in this world. <a href="/worsley/1_john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Herein is love perfected with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgement; for as He is, we also are in this world. <a href="/parallel/1_john/4-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=839" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/4.htm">Love Comes from God</a> …16And 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. 17<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this way,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapē (N-NFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love</a> <a href="/greek/5048.htm" title="5048: teteleiōtai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate.">has been perfected</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">among</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">we may have</a> <a href="/greek/3954.htm" title="3954: parrēsian (N-AFS) -- From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.">confidence</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2920.htm" title="2920: kriseōs (N-GFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">of judgment;</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmō (N-DMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esmen (V-PIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">just like</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">Him.</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> 18There 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/4-18.htm">John 4:18</a> In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.” <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a> And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16-17</a> The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. / And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21</a> Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a> He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20</a> I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a> In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a> For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-34</a> When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a> And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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 righteous right hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.our love.<a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">1 John 4:12</a> No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.<a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">1 John 2:5</a> But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.<a href="/james/2-22.htm">James 2:22</a> Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?we may.<a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a> And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.<a href="/1_john/3-19.htm">1 John 3:19-21</a> And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him… <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.the day.<a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Matthew 10:15</a> Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.<a href="/matthew/11-22.htm">Matthew 11:22,24</a> But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you… <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a> But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.as.<a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a> And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.<a href="/matthew/10-25.htm">Matthew 10:25</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?<a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a> Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_john/4-10.htm">Herein</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Perfection</a> <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_john/4-14.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/34-22.htm">Herein</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/77-14.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/joshua/24-14.htm">Perfection</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 4</div>1. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">He warns them not to believe all who boast of the Spirit;</a> 7. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">and exhorts to brotherly love.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In this way, love has been perfected among us This phrase emphasizes the completion and maturity of love within the community of believers. The Greek word for "perfected" (τετελείωται) suggests a process that reaches its intended goal. This reflects the transformative power of God's love, which is not static but dynamic, growing and maturing in the lives of believers. The context of 1 John highlights the importance of love as a defining characteristic of the Christian community, echoing Jesus' commandment to love one another (<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>). The perfecting of love is a sign of spiritual maturity and alignment with God's will.so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment The "day of judgment" refers to the eschatological event when all individuals will be held accountable before God. Confidence (παρρησίαν) here implies boldness and assurance, not arrogance. This confidence is rooted in the believers' relationship with God, characterized by love and obedience. The assurance of salvation and the absence of fear in facing judgment are themes that resonate with other New Testament writings, such as <a href="/romans/8.htm">Romans 8:1</a>, which declares no condemnation for those in Christ. This confidence is a result of living in accordance with God's love and commands.for in this world we are just like Him This phrase underscores the identification of believers with Christ. Being "just like Him" (καθώς ἐκεῖνός ἐστιν) suggests a profound spiritual union and imitation of Christ's character and mission. In the context of 1 John, this likeness is primarily expressed through love, righteousness, and obedience. The world (κόσμος) often represents a system opposed to God, yet believers are called to reflect Christ's nature within it. This concept is echoed in passages like <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a>, which speaks of being conformed to the image of Christ. The transformative work of the Holy Spirit enables believers to live out this likeness, serving as a testimony to the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth in his writings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The recipients of John's letter, likely a community of believers facing challenges from false teachings and needing reassurance of their faith and identity in Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_judgment.htm">The Day of Judgment</a> A future event in Christian eschatology where all individuals will be judged by God. John speaks of having confidence on this day due to the perfection of love.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/perfected_love_and_confidence.htm">Perfected Love and Confidence</a> The perfection of love in believers is a process that leads to confidence before God. This love is not self-generated but is a result of abiding in God's love. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Being "just like Him" in this world speaks to our identity in Christ. As believers, we are called to reflect Christ's character and love in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/e/eschatological_assurance.htm">Eschatological Assurance</a> Confidence on the day of judgment is rooted in the assurance of salvation and the transformative work of love in our lives. This assurance is a source of peace and motivation for holy living. <a href="/topical/p/practical_love.htm">Practical Love</a> The perfection of love is demonstrated through practical acts of love and service to others, reflecting Christ's love to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 4</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_phobias.htm">What does the Bible say about having a phobia?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_rumors_impact_trust.htm">How do rumors affect relationships and trust?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_reconcile_with_god.htm">How can I reconcile with God?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_a_'cruel_messenger'_fit_a_kind_deity.htm">Proverbs 17:11 describes a 'cruel messenger' sent against rebels. How can this align with the notion of a benevolent deity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - This verse raises various questions which can scarcely be answered with certainty. Does "herein" ἐν τούτῳ look back to verse 16? or forwards to "that" ἵνα? or forwards to "because" ὅτι? Again, does "with us" μεθ ἡμῶν belong to "is made perfect" τετελείωται? or to "love" ἡ ἀγάπη? <a href="/john/15-8.htm">John 15:8</a> inclines us to refer "herein" to "that" ἵνα; and "with us" or "among us" goes better with the verb than with the subject: "Herein has love reached its perfection among us Christians, i.e., in the Church, that we have confidence in the day of judgment." This is the perfection of love to have no fear. The ὅτι, introduces the reason for this confidence: its basis is our likeness to Christ. especially in being united to the Father (<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21, 23, 26</a>). Compare "even as he is pure" (<a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a>), and "even as he is righteous" (<a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7</a>): καθὼς ἐκεῖνος in all three cases. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/4-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this [way], τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. love ἀγάπη (agapē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. has been perfected τετελείωται (teteleiōtai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> From teleios; to complete, i.e. accomplish, or consummate. among μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. us, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we may have ἔχωμεν (echōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. confidence παρρησίαν (parrēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3954.htm">Strong's 3954: </a> From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of judgment; κρίσεως (kriseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. world κόσμῳ (kosmō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. are ἐσμεν (esmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. just like καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. Him. ἐκεῖνός (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. 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