1 Peter 4:8-10

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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. ¹⁰Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].

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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.