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Berean Standard Bible

“Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

1 Peter 4:8

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In 4:7 Peter reminds his readers that the end of all things is near, so they should be clear-minded and alert for prayer. He then sets out the priorities of a community living in light of Christ's return: deep love, hospitality without complaining, and using spiritual gifts to serve one another.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y sobre todo, tened entre vosotros ferviente caridad; porque la caridad cubrirá multitud de pecados.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sobre todo, ámense en gran manera unos a otros, porque el amor cubre muchos pecados.

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