1 Peter 4:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Have fervent charity - Αγαπην εκτενη· Intense love; for love shall cover a multitude of sins. A loving disposition leads us to pass by the faults of others, to forgive offenses against ourselves, and to excuse and lessen, as far as is consistent with truth, the transgressions of men. It does not mean that our love to others will induce God to pardon our offenses. See the note on James 5:20.

1 Peter 4:8

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