1 Peter 4:8
And above all things be earnest in your love amongst yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
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7But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
9Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 18:13He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Colossians 3:14Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
1 Thessalonians 4:9But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,
1 Timothy 1:5But the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith,
James 5:12But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear—not by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”, so that you don’t 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 →