1 John 4:17 meaning and explanation

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.

1 John 4:17, Berean Standard Bible

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The elder writes to a community unsettled by false teachers, reassuring believers of God's love. "In this way" points back to the love described in verses 11 to 16, love shown among believers.

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