1 John 4:17

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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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Herein{G1722}{G5129} is our{G3326}{G2257} love{G26} made perfect{G5048}{(G5769)}, that{G2443} we may have{G2192}{(G5725)} boldness{G3954} in{G1722} the day{G2250} of judgment{G2920}: because{G3754} as{G2531} he{G1565} is{G2076}{(G5748)}, so{G2532} are{G2070}{(G5748)} we{G2249} in{G1722} this{G5129} world{G2889}.
Strong's King James
In this, love (agape) is completed with us, so that we may have boldness in the Day of Judgement, because as that One is, so are we in this world.
The F.O.G
[17] As we live in God, our love grows more perfect and complete. This gives us confidence for the day of judgment, because in this world we're becoming more and more like the Messiah.By this, His true love is perfected in us, so that we may have confidence on the day of justice, because as King Jesus is, so are we in this world.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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;
Young's Literal Translation

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