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1 Peter 4:8

Most of all, you should love one another very deeply, for love covers many of the wrong things people do.

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In The King James Version

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

In Context

7Everything is coming to an end! So think clearly and stay alert when you pray.

9Show hospitality to one another, and don't complain.

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Cross References

Proverbs 12:16Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.

Proverbs 18:13Replying before hearing is stupidity and shame.

Colossians 3:14Above all, love one another, which is the perfect bond that will hold you together.

1 Thessalonians 4:9We certainly don't need to write and tell you to love fellow-believers, because God teaches you to love one another—

1 Timothy 1:5The reason why I insist on this is so we may have love that comes from a pure heart, from a clear conscience and sincere trust in God.

James 5:12Above all, my friends, don't swear. Not by heaven, not by earth, and not by any other kind of oath. Just let your yes be yes, and your no be no, so you won't fall under condemnation.

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 →

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