⁷ For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,^(A) but gives us power,^(B) love and self-discipline.

⁴ This matter arose because some false believers^(A) had infiltrated our ranks to spy on^(B) the freedom^(C) we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves.

¹⁵ and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear^(A) of death.

¹⁸ There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,^(A) because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.