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1 Peter 4:8

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 4:8

Theological / Devotional

Above all things. The supreme test of Christianity is its effect on our relations with one another.

Have. Literally, “continue to have [as you are now having.]”

Fervent. Literally, “fully extended.”

Charity. Gr. agapē, “love” (see on Matt. 5:43 ; 1 Cor.13:1). Love knows no limits, never fails. It binds, in Christian fellowship, men of differing background and opinion. There is no church problem that cannot be resolved in the atmosphere of intelligent, selfless love.

Shall cover. See on James 5:20. Peter here quotes from Prov. 10:12. Where charity is lacking there is a tendency to magnify the faults and failings of others. Where love reigns, men are willing to forgive and forget. Furthermore, a manifest spirit of brotherly love is certain to attract the attention of the unconverted and to lead many of them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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