John said the same thing (Jn 13:34,35; 1 Jn 3:23). The English Standard Version (ESV) is an essentially literal translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Share the verses with the class and talk about it. 15:16, 19, 28; 25:1, 6. 1 Since therefore # ch. 23 dsince you have been born again, enot of perishable seed but of imperishable, through fthe living and abiding word of God; Love makes all other virtues of the Christian life what they should be. 1 Peter 4:10-11. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:10, ESV: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:" 1 Peter 4:10, KJV: "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 150 (A)Praise the Lord!Praise God in his (B)sanctuary;    praise him in (C)his mighty heavens! 4:7-11 The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. 1 Peter 4:8, KJV: "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." 2 according to bthe foreknowledge of God the Father, cin the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and dfor sprinkling with his blood: May egrace and fpeace be multiplied to you. 9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God's rest has also u rested from his works as God did from his. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! 1 Peter 4. 4 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, 1 though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. English Standard Version (ESV). It was painful. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:7-11 teaches the third way we are to live godly lives: Accomplish the Will of God like Christ, page 5 of 6 around the theme 1 Peter 4:1-11 Living for God. Daily Devotional Bible Verse. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Paul said that Love was the greatest virtue (1 Co. 13:13; Ro 13:8). 1 9 g Be hospitable to one another h without grumbling. [a]2 Praise him for his (D)mighty deeds;    praise him according to his excellent (E)greatness! 16 since it is written, m“You shall be holy, for I am holy.” Amen. 14 As obedient children, ido not be conformed to the passions jof your former ignorance, Those who willingly endure suffering for Christ set the course of their lives away from mind-numbing sins. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, c were enslaved to the elementary principles 2 of the world. The Author. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for f "love will cover a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 – Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins. 6:2, 7; Gal. (H)To him belong glory and (I)dominion forever and ever. 6:5; 1 Chr. 1 Peter 4:8, ESV: "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." James: English Standard Version: 2 Peter. Because of the doxology in 1 Peter 4:11 some have questioned the unity of the book: 1. Keep loving one another. 17 And if you ncall on him as Father who ojudges pimpartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves qwith fear throughout the time of your exile, And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. 24 for. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since qlove covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8 ESV) A few years back, I had a friend that hurt me really badly. Find a Bible. All three apostles agree that love is the supreme qualification of character for the Christian. 6:14; 14:7; 2 Cor. Heaven is their real home. 9 obtaining wthe outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Peter quotes from Proverbs 10:12 that love covers a multitude of sins. 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks uoracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves vby the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything wGod may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Stewards of God’s Grace. The Priority and Protection of Love – 1 Peter 4:8. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 13 Therefore, gpreparing your minds for action,2 and hbeing sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. The author was the Apostle Peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was Simon. He was born in Bethsaida and lived in Capernaum where he followed the occupation of fishing. 10 sAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, tas good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks uoracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves vby the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything wGod may be … 11 inquiring ywhat person or time1 zthe Spirit of Christ in them was indicating awhen he predicted bthe sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. And this word iis the good news that was preached to you. Let Everything Praise the LORD - Praise the LORD! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly matters, and earnest in religion. 4 to kan inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and lunfading, mkept in heaven for you, The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 10 sAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, tas good stewards of God’s varied grace: 7 so that qthe tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes rthough it is tested by sfire—may be found to result in tpraise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.a. December 29, 2016 January 10, 2017. (O)Praise the Lord! This is not a statement of salvation or that we do not point out our sins so that we can be corrected. 3 Praise him with (F)trumpet sound;    praise him with (G)lute and (H)harp!4 Praise him with (I)tambourine and (J)dance;    praise him with (K)strings and (L)pipe!5 Praise him with sounding (M)cymbals;    praise him with loud clashing cymbals!6 Let (N)everything that has breath praise the Lord! Learn More . 2 Sam. 1 Peter 4:1–11 urges Christians to take on Jesus’ attitude toward suffering. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of a the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to b the foreknowledge of God the Father, c in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and d for sprinkling with his blood: May e grace and f peace be multiplied to you. 2. English Standard Version 1 Peter. 1 Peter 4:8-11 (ESV) 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God 1 would not have spoken of another day later on. (1 Peter 4:8-11; ESV/NRSV) Notice the words, “Above all.” This is really important! Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Book Overview - 1 Peter . Amen. Some understand Peter to have written a letter with a postscript for a particular church. 1 Peter 4 A Living Stone and a Holy People 2 j So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 8 uThough you have not seen him, you love him. Casual Christians always become casualties. 9 rShow hospitality to one another without grumbling. 19 but twith the precious blood of Christ, like that of ua lamb vwithout blemish or spot. 2 k Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual l milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation — 3 if indeed you have m tasted that the Lord is good. 9 (B)Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. 1 Peter 4:8-11 English Standard Version (ESV). As every man hath received the gift — Or, a gift, spiritual or temporal, ordinary or extraordinary, (although the latter seems primarily intended,) so minister the same one to another — Employ that gift for the common good; as good stewards of the manifold grace of God — Of the talents wherewith his free love has intrusted you. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV) Before class begins write a few activities on index cards like, “Drawing, Speaking, Helping Others, Playing Ball.” Spread the cards on a table, the words should be facing down. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 5:15 so as to live for # ch. And love is the defining characteristic of the attitudes and actions of Christians and the Church, or at least it should be. 10 Concerning this salvation, xthe prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, Persist in love. Love is our priority: it is “above all things” or, more literally, “before all things” (pro pantōn) (1 Pet. 2:14] has ceased from sin, 2 # Rom. 1 Peter 4:8 ‘Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins’. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. Hebrews 4:8-11 A Rest for the People of God. 3) Accomplish the Will of God (1 Peter 4:7-11) and their descendants in the midst of the peoples;. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 25  hbut the word of the Lord remains forever.”. Cancel any time. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but wwas made manifest xin the last times for the sake of you ‘Above all’-‘before all things’ (P.P. Peter here in this passage. 18 knowing that you rwere ransomed from sthe futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 21 ywho through him are believers in God, zwho raised him from the dead and agave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since (A)love covers a multitude of sins. God is love. all who see them shall acknowledge them,. 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), 2 so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God. 4. xTo him belong glory and ydominion forever and ever. Amen. 3:18 Christ suffered in the flesh, # 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you # [Eph. 1P iP i Pet) To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. To those who are elect exiles of athe Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 9 rShow hospitality to one another without grumbling. 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