1 Peter 4:8
Above all things, have fervent love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.
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9Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool shows his anger at once, 1 but one who ignores an insult is prudent. 1
Proverbs 18:13One who answers before listening— 1 it is his folly and shame. 1
Colossians 3:14Above all these things, have love, which is the bond of perfection.
1 Thessalonians 4:9Regarding brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.
1 Timothy 1:5Now the goal of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.
James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by the earth, or by any other oath. Instead, let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No,” so you do 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 →