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

Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tempted, and may undergo persecution for ten days. Be faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.

Because you kept in mind the story of my endurance, I will keep you in the hour of trial that is about to come upon the whole world, the hour that will test all who are living upon earth.

Precious

Come to Him, then, as to a living stone, rejected, indeed, by men, but in God's eyes choice and precious;

To those to whom, through the justice of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, there has been granted faith equally privileged with our own, from Simon Peter, a servant and an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

That

But God said to the man 'Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared--who will have it?'

"A curse upon you and upon your money," Peter exclaimed, "for thinking that God's free gift can be bought with gold!

Your riches have wasted away, and your clothes have become moth-eaten.

The Day of the Lord will come like a thief; and on that day the heavens will pass away with a crash, the elements will be burnt up and dissolved, and the earth and all that is in it will be disclosed.

'Alas! Alas! Great City! O City clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet cloth! O City adorned with gold ornaments, and precious stones, and pearls!

Tried

Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

The quality of each man's work will become known, for the Day will make it plain; because that Day is to be ushered in with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of every man's work.

Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been refined by fire, that you may grow rich; and white robes, that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness be hidden; and ointment to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

Might

"I tell you," answered Jesus, "that at the New Creation, 'when the Son of Man takes his seat on his throne of glory,' you who followed me shall be seated upon twelve thrones, as judges of the twelve tribes of Israel.

'Well done, good, trustworthy servant!' said his master. 'You have been trustworthy with a small sum; now I will place a large one in your hands; come and share your master's joy!'

How can you believe in me, when you receive honor from one another and do not desire the honor which comes from the only God?

If a man is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant shall be also. If a man is ready to serve me, my Father will honor him.

To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give Immortal Life;

Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait till the Lord comes. He will throw light upon what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in men's minds; and then every one will receive due praise from God.

And to give relief to you who are suffering, as well as to us, at the Appearing of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with his mighty angels, 'in flaming fire.'

To him who is able to guard you from falling, and to bring you into his glorious presence, blameless and rejoicing-