1 Peter 4:7-9

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⁷The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.] ⁸Above all, have ^[a]fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].^(A) ⁹Be ^[b]hospitable to one another without complaint.

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Footnotes

1 Peter 4:8 This Greek word was used to describe the taut, stretched muscles of a runner winning his race.
1 Peter 4:9 During times of persecution of the early church mutual support was often critical for the survival of fellow believers.