1 Peter 4:8

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1 Peter 4:8

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

Above

Colossians 3:14

James 5:12

3 John 1:2

For

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Bible References

Above

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

For

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

General references

Then Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were turned backward, and they did not see their father's nakedness.

She said, "Drink, my lord." And she quickly let down her jar upon her hand and gave him a drink.

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Let all that you do be done in love.

Let brotherly love continue.

And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.