Discovery Box1 Peter 1:15 
Context1:15 but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct,
1 Peter 4:8
Context4:8 Above all keep 1 your love for one another fervent, 2 because love covers a multitude of sins. 3
1 Peter 5:7
Context5:7 by casting 4 all your cares 5 on him because he cares for you.
1 tn The primary verb of v. 8 is a participle (“having”) but it continues the sense of command from v. 7.
2 tn Or “constant.”
3 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).
4 tn Or “throwing on”; “loading.” Some scholars take the participle to function imperativally, or as attendant circumstance – thus, “cast.” See below for discussion.
sn Casting. According to ExSyn 630, “Although treated as an independent command in several modern translations (e.g., RSV, NRSV, NIV), the participle [casting] should be connected with the verb of v 6, ταπεινώθητε [tapeinwqhte, Humble yourselves]. As such, it is not offering a new command, but is defining how believers are to humble themselves. Taking the participle as means enriches the understanding of both verbs: Humbling oneself is not a negative act of self-denial per se, but a positive one of active dependence on God for help.”
5 tn Or “anxiety, burden,” but using a word from the same root as the verb “cares” in the last part of the verse.
