1 Peter 4:8
New International Version
1 Peter 4:8
Amplified Bible
8 Above all, have [a]fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].(A)
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- 1 Peter 4:8 This Greek word was used to describe the taut, stretched muscles of a runner winning his race.
1 Peter 4:8
Living Bible
8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love makes up for many of your faults.[a]
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- 1 Peter 4:8 love makes up for many of your faults, or “love overlooks each other’s many faults.”
1 Peter 4:8-11
The Message
7-11 Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!
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