Verse of the Day

　　

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

The Message

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11

(Read 1 Peter 4:7-11)

　　The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly matters, and earnest in religion. There are so many things amiss in all, that unless love covers, excuses, and forgives in others, the mistakes and faults for which every one needs the forbearance of others, Satan will prevail to stir up divisions and discords. But we are not to suppose that charity will cover or make amends for the sins of those who exercise it, so as to induce God to forgive them. The nature of a Christian's work, which is high work and hard work, the goodness of the Master, and the excellence of the reward, all require that our endeavours should be serious and earnest. And in all the duties and services of life, we should aim at the glory of God as our chief end. He is a miserable, unsettled wretch, who cleaves to himself, and forgets God; is only perplexed about his credit, and gain, and base ends, which are often broken, and which, when he attains, both he and they must shortly perish together. But he who has given up himself and his all to God, may say confidently that the Lord is his portion; and nothing but glory through Christ Jesus, is solid and lasting; that abideth for ever.

　　

1 Peter 4:8 In-Context

6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

　　7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

　　8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

　　9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

　　10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.