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


In Context

5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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 men 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 clear minded and self-controlled so that you can 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 one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

1st Peter 4:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:8But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:8above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:8above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity will cover a multitude of sins.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8and, before all things, to one another having the earnest love, because the love shall cover a multitude of sins;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.