1 Peter 4:8
Above all, have
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
James 5:20
let the [latter] one know that the one who has turned a sinner from the error of his way will save that one’s soul from death and cover a multitude of sins [that is, obtain the pardon of the many sins committed by the one who has been restored].
1 Peter 1:22
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
Proverbs 17:9
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Colossians 3:14
Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].
Proverbs 12:16
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.
1 Corinthians 13:1-1
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not
1 Thessalonians 3:12
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you,
1 Timothy 1:5
But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
Hebrews 13:1
Let love of your fellow believers continue.
James 5:12
But above all, my fellow believers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but let your yes be [a truthful] yes, and your no be [a truthful] no, so that you may not fall under judgment.
2 Peter 1:6-7
and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].
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Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.