1 Peter 4:8

A Conservative Version

And above all having fervent love for yourselves, because love will cover a multitude of sins,

Cross References

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions.

Colossians 3:14

and above all these things, love, which is the bond of perfection.

Proverbs 17:9

He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates chief friends.

1 Peter 1:22

Men who have purified your souls in obedience of the truth through the Spirit for non-hypocritical brotherly love. Ye should love each other fervently from a pure heart,

James 5:20

let him know that he who converts a sinful man from his wandering way, will save a soul from death, and will hide a multitude of sins.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of heavenly agents, but have not love, I have become sounding brass, or a clashing cymbal.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love toward each other, and toward all men, just as also we toward you,

Hebrews 13:1

Let brotherly love abide.

1 Timothy 1:5

But the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and non-hypocritical faith.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are indebted to thank God always about you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith is increasing greatly, and the love of each one of you all toward each other abounds.

Proverbs 18:13

He who gives answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I pray for thee to prosper concerning all things, and to be healthy, just as thy soul prospers.

James 5:12

But above all things, my brothers, swear not. Neither by the heaven, nor the earth, nor any other oath, but let your yes be yes, and the no, no, so that ye may not fall into hypocrisy.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and is kind. Love does not envy. Love does not brag, and is not puffed up.