1 Peter 4:8

8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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1 Peter 4:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
ESV
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
NLT
8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
MSG
8 Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.
CSB
8 Above all, keep your love for one another at full strength, since love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 In-Context

6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. S 1 Peter 1:22
  • 2. Proverbs 10:12; James 5:20
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