1 Peter 4:7–8
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4:7For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.214:8Above all keep22 your love for one another fervent,23 because love covers a multitude of sins.24
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- 21 Grk “for prayers.”
- 22 The primary verb of v. 8 is a participle (“having”) but it continues the sense of command from v. 7.
- 23 Or “constant.”
- 24 The statement of v. 8b, love covers a multitude of sins, is proverbial: It is quoted from Prov 10:12 (cf. Jas 5:20). It speaks of the forbearance that comes with love: Christian love is patient and forgiving toward the offenses of a fellow Christian (Matt 18:21–22; 1 Cor 13:4–7).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Now the end of all things draws near. Therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for your prayers. Above all, keep your love for one another constant, because love covers a large number of sins.
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KJV 1900King James Version
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
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