1 Peter 4:8

New Century Version

Most importantly, love each other deeply, because love will cause people to forgive each other for many sins.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up trouble, but love forgives all wrongs.

Proverbs 12:16

Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.

Proverbs 18:13

Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.

1 Corinthians 13:1

I may speak in different languages of people or even angels. But if I do not have love, I am only a noisy bell or a crashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud.

Colossians 3:14

Even more than all this, clothe yourself in love. Love is what holds you all together in perfect unity.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

May the Lord make your love grow more and multiply for each other and for all people so that you will love others as we love you.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We must always thank God for you, brothers and sisters. This is only right, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing.

1 Timothy 1:5

The purpose of this command is for people to have love, a love that comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a true faith.

Hebrews 13:1

Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.

James 5:12

My brothers and sisters, above all, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Don’t use the name of heaven, earth, or anything else to prove what you say. When you mean yes, say only yes, and when you mean no, say only no so you will not be judged guilty.

James 5:20

remember this: Anyone who brings a sinner back from the wrong way will save that sinner’s soul from death and will cause many sins to be forgiven.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that your obedience to the truth has purified your souls, you can have true love for your Christian brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply with all your heart.

3 John 1:2

My dear friend, I know your soul is doing fine, and I pray that you are doing well in every way and that your health is good.