1 Peter 1:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

The trial

Revelation 3:10

Precious

1 Peter 2:4

2 Peter 1:1

That

Revelation 18:16

Tried

1 Peter 4:12

1 Corinthians 3:13

Revelation 3:18

Might

Bible References

The trial

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful even until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Because you have kept my command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

Precious

As you come to him, the living Stone rejected by men but chosen and precious in the sight of God

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

That

But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have prepared?'

But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!

Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten.

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with fire, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.

saying, 'Woe, woe, the great city, she who was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls!

Tried

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it, because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.

Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments to clothe you, and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen; and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

Might

Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.

to those who by patience in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life;

Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts. Then every man will receive his praise from God.

and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire,

Now to him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you without blemish before the presence of his glory with great joy,