1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 18:13He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
Colossians 3:14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
1 Thessalonians 4:9Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12
Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →