⁵ You are protected by God's power through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ⁷ The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Phrases

For A Season

Cross References

James 1:2

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.

Isaiah 61:3

to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

Romans 5:2

We have access to grace (God's favor) by faith through him. This is where we stand. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice, and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven. The prophets, who came before you, were also persecuted.

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in Jehovah. My horn (strength) (power) is exalted in Jehovah. I speak against (mock) my enemies because I rejoice in your salvation.

Job 9:27-28

If I say: 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face and wear a smile,

Psalm 34:19

The righteous person has many troubles, but Jehovah rescues him from all of them.

Psalm 95:1

Oh come, let us sing to Jehovah. Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.

Psalm 119:28

I weep because of grief; strengthen me according to your word (as you promised).

Isaiah 12:2-3

Truly God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid. Jehovah... Jehovah is my strength and my song! He has become my salvation.

Isaiah 61:10

I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Matthew 11:28

Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Luke 10:20

Do not rejoice about this that the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.

John 16:22

You have sorrow now. But I will see you again. Your heart will rejoice and no one can take your joy from you.

John 16:33

I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.

Romans 5:11

We also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation (restoration) (atonement) (divine favor).

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope! Be patient in tribulation. Continue in prayer.

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

For I think that God has placed us apostles last as men appointed to death. We are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.

1 Peter 4:12-13

Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.

Psalm 9:14

Let me stand before the people of Jerusalem and tell them all the things for which I praise you. I will rejoice because you saved me.

Psalm 35:10

All my bones will say: O Jehovah, who can compare with you? You rescue the weak person from the one who is too strong for him and weak and needy people from the one who robs them.

Psalm 69:20

Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; for comforters, but I found none.

Psalm 119:75

I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

Lamentations 3:32-33

For though he sends grief, still he will have pity in the full measure of his love.

Matthew 26:37

He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him. He was sorrowful and very troubled.

Luke 1:47

My heart and mind rejoice in God my Savior.

Luke 2:10

The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.

Romans 9:2

I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart.

2 Corinthians 4:7-11

We have this treasure in earthen vessels that the power beyond what is normal may be from God, and not from ourselves.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.

2 Corinthians 6:10

Also as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Are they ministers of Christ? I speak as a fool. I am more in labors more abundant, beaten beyond number, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)