1 Peter
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
1 Peter 4:8 (KJV) speaks to love for others, forgiveness of others, and community — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
1 Corinthians 13:4
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 4:8 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 4:8 reads: "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." The verse speaks to love for others, forgiveness of others, and community. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 4:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." is 1 Peter 4:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 4:8?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 4:8 include Leviticus 19:18, John 13:34, and Mark 12:31. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 4:8 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 4:8?
Read 1 Peter 4:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.