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1 Peter 4:8

Above all things, let your love for one another be earnest, for ‘Love throws a veil over countless sins.’

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, so that you may be able to pray.

9Never grudge hospitality to one another.

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Cross References

Colossians 3:14Over all these virtues put on love; for that is the belt which makes all complete.

1 Thessalonians 4:9As to love for each other there is no need to write to you; for you have yourselves been taught by God to love one another;

1 Timothy 1:5The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

James 5:12Above all things, my friends, never take an oath, either by heaven, or by earth, or by anything else. Let your ‘Yes’ suffice for yes, and ‘No’ for no, so that you may escape 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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