1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
American Standard Version (ASV)
above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:
LoveGrace JoyfulSeeking Strength
What this verse means
Deep love covers a multitude of sins — it is the community's strongest glue.
A short prayer
Lord, teach me to love deeply, the kind of love that covers rather than exposes.
Read in context — 1 Peter 4
6For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
9Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
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