1 John 4:17-19

[17] Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he so in world. [18] no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth not made perfect in love. [19] love him, because he first loved

What is the context of 1 John 4:17-19?

The Consummation of Love (1 John 4:17-19 true)
Knowing God through Love (1 John 4:7-19 true)
God’s Love Lives in Us (1 John 4:7-21 true)
God Is Love (1 John 4:7-21 true)
God’s Love Revealed (1 John 4:7-21 true)
Loving One Another (1 John 4:7-21 true)
God’s Love and Ours (1 John 4:7-21 true)

What does 1 John 4:17-19 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

John drew a conclusion from what he had written about the importance of believers abiding in God. It is the conclusion that he introduced in the theme verse of the body of the epistle: "And now, little children, abide in Him, so that whenever He should appear, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming" ( 1 John 2:28).

"How can a believer know that his love for the Father is being perfected? This paragraph of1John ^[1] suggests four evidences ^[2]." ^[3]