1 Peter 4:8
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8
What Does 1 Peter 4:8 Mean?
1 Peter 4:8 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 4:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Proverbs 10:12“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”Colossians 3:14“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”Proverbs 17:9“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”1 Corinthians 13:1“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”1 Corinthians 13:7“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”James 5:20“Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”Romans 12:9“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”John 15:12“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”1 Thessalonians 3:12“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:”1 Corinthians 16:14“Let all your things be done with charity.”3 John 1:2“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”1 Thessalonians 4:9“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”1 Timothy 1:5“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”Hebrews 13:1“Let brotherly love continue.”2 Thessalonians 1:3“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”2 Peter 1:6“And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”
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