There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.
Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.
For God does not show favoritism.
