4:7 For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer. 1 4:8 Above all keep 2 your love for one another fervent, 3 because love covers a multitude of sins. 4
1 tn Grk “for prayers.”
2 tn The primary verb of v. 8 is a participle (“having”) but it continues the sense of command from v. 7.
3 tn Or “constant.”
4 sn 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).