1 Peter 4:8

In 9 translations

BSB

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.See Proverbs 10:12

KJV

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

WEB

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

ASV

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

LSV

Before all things, having earnest love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;

YLT

and, before all things, to one another having the earnest love, because the love shall cover a multitude of sins;

DBY

but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;

DRC

But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

GNV

But aboue all thinges haue feruent loue among you: for loue shall couer the multitude of sinnes.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

πρὸ πάντων τὴν εἰς ἑαυτοὺς ἀγάπην ἐκτενῆ ἔχοντες, ὅτι ἀγάπη καλύπτει πλῆθος ἁμαρτιῶν·

RP2018

πρὸ πάντων δὲ τὴν εἰς ἑαυτοὺς ἀγάπην ἐκτενῆ ἔχοντες, ὅτι ἀγάπη καλύψει πλῆθος ἁμαρτιῶν·

TR-Boyd

πρὸ πάντων δὲ τὴν εἰς ἑαυτοὺς ἀγάπην ἐκτενῆ ἔχοντες, ὅτι ἡ ἀγάπη καλύψει πλῆθος ἁμαρτιῶν·ἡ ¦ — ST

SCR1894

προ παντων δε την εις εαυτους αγαπην εκτενη εχοντες οτι η αγαπη καλυψει πληθος αμαρτιων

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
• Colossians 3:14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
• Proverbs 17:9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
• James 5:20consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
• 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
• 1 Corinthians 13:1–14:1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute…
• 1 Thessalonians 3:12And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9–10Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another. And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But…
• Hebrews 13:1Continue in brotherly love.
• 1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
• 2 Peter 1:6–7and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
• 3 John 1:2Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
• Proverbs 12:16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
• Proverbs 18:13He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
• James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

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