1 Peter 4:8

New King James Version

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

Cross References

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.

Proverbs 17:9

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

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;

Colossians 3:14

But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you,

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,

1 Timothy 1:5

Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

Hebrews 13:1

Let brotherly love continue.

James 5:12

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment.

James 5:20

let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.