1 Peter 4:8
Above all things have fervent love for one another: for love covers a multitude of sins.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
7But the end of all things is at hand: therefore be of sound mind and sober judgement for prayer.
9Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Cross References
Colossians 3:14And above all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
1 Thessalonians 4:9But regarding brotherly love you do not need any one to write to you: for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
1 Timothy 1:5Now the aim of this commandment is love from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and a sincere faith:
James 5:12But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven, or by the earth, or with any other oath: but let your yes be yes; and your no, no; lest you fall into 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 →