1 Peter 4:8
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But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 10:12
In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

Proverbs 17:9
He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

1 Corinthians 13:4
Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely, is not puffed up,

James 5:20
He must know that he who causeth a sinner to be converted from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 1:22
Purifying your souls in the obedience of charity, with a brotherly love, from a sincere heart love one another earnestly:

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But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

above.

Colossians 3:14 But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection.

James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath. But let your speech be: Yea, Yea: No, No: that you fall not under judgment.

3 John 1:2 Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously and fare well, as thy soul doth prosperously.

fervent.

10:12

1 Peter 1:22 Purifying your souls in the obedience of charity, with a brotherly love, from a sincere heart love one another earnestly:

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If 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 14:1 Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord multiply you and make you abound in charity towards one another and towards all men: as we do also towards you,

1 Thessalonians 4:9,10 But as touching the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you: for yourselves have learned of God to love one another. . . .

2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith groweth exceedingly and the charity of every one of you towards each other aboundeth.

1 Timothy 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and an unfeigned faith.

Hebrews 13:1 Let the charity of the brotherhood abide in you.

2 Peter 1:6,7 And in knowledge, abstinence: and in abstinence, patience: and in patience, godliness: . . .

for.

Proverbs 10:12 In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

Proverbs 12:16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

Proverbs 17:9 He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth before he heareth, sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.

1 Corinthians 13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

James 5:20 He must know that he who causeth a sinner to be converted from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins.

shall.

Context
Living for God's Glory
7But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore and watch in prayers. 8But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins. 9Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,…
Lexicon
Above
πρὸ (pro)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4253: A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to.

all,
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

love
ἀγάπην (agapēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

one another
ἑαυτοὺς (heautous)
Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

deeply,
ἐκτενῆ (ektenē)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1618: Intent, constant, strenuous, intense; met: earnest, zealous. From ekteino; intent.

because
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

love
ἀγάπη (agapē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

covers over
καλύπτει (kalyptei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2572: To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up.

a multitude
πλῆθος (plēthos)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 4128: A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.

of sins.
ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 266: From hamartano; a sin.


Additional Translations
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

above all things, having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers over a multitude of sins,

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

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

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

Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults.

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

and, before all things, to one another having the earnest love, because the love shall cover a multitude of sins;
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