1 Peter 4:8

Above all, maintain a deep love for one another, because love will cover a multitude of sins.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7The end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be alert and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

9Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

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Cross References

Colossians 3:14Above all, put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

1 Thessalonians 4:9Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.

1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.

James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, neither by heaven, nor by earth, nor by any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes” and your “No” be “No,” so that you will not fall into hypocrisy.

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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