Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Holman Bible
Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal
International Standard Version
Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
A Conservative Version
Beloved, ye should not be surprised at the fieriness in you, which occurs for a trial to you, like a strange thing happening to you.
American Standard Version
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:
Amplified
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.
An Understandable Version
Loved ones, do not be surprised that you people are undergoing extremely difficult trials, as though something strange were happening to you, for it is [only] a test [of your faith].
Anderson New Testament
Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial that has come on you to try you, as if some strange thing had happened to you.
Bible in Basic English
Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:
Common New Testament
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Daniel Mace New Testament
My dear brethren, don't be surpriz'd at your being brought as it were to the test of fire; as if some strange thing had happen'd to you.
Darby Translation
Beloved, take not as strange the fire of persecution which has taken place amongst you for your trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Beloved, wonder not at the fiery trial among you, which is come upon you for a trial, as if some strange thing happened to you;
Godbey New Testament
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, coming upon you unto your testing: as some strange thing happening to you:
Goodspeed New Testament
Dear friends, do not be surprised that a test of fire is being applied to you, as though a strange thing were happening to you,
John Wesley New Testament
Beloved, wonder not at the burning which is among you, which is for your trial, as if some strange thing befell you: But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ,
Julia Smith Translation
Dearly beloved, be not astonished at the refining of fire in you, being for trial to you, as a strange thing happening to you:
King James 2000
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, [when it] takes place to test you, as [if] [something] strange were happening to you.
Modern King James verseion
Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though a strange thing happened to you,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
Moffatt New Testament
Beloved, do not be surprised at the ordeal that has come to test you, as though some foreign experience befell you.
Montgomery New Testament
Do not think it strange, beloved, that a fiery ordeal has come to test you, as though some surprising thing had befallen you.
New Heart English Bible
Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
Noyes New Testament
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial which is taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing were befalling you;
Sawyer New Testament
BELOVED, think not strange of the fiery trial which is to try you, as if some strange thing happened to you,
The Emphasized Bible
Beloved! be not held in surprise by the burning among you, which, for putting you to the proof, is befalling you, as though a, surprising, thing were happening unto you;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;
Twentieth Century New Testament
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.
Webster
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:
Weymouth New Testament
Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you.
Williams New Testament
Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
World English Bible
Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
Worrell New Testament
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery-test taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened to you;
Worsley New Testament
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial coming upon you, which is to try you, as if some strange thing befel you:
Youngs Literal Translation
Beloved, think it not strange at the fiery suffering among you that is coming to try you, as if a strange thing were happening to you,
Themes
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Divine Promises » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God » Promises of characteristics of » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 4:12
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 4:12
References
Hastings
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 4:12
Images 1 Peter 4:12
Prayers for 1 Peter 4:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ
11 Whoever speaks, let it be with God's words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 12 Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.
Phrases
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Cross References
Isaiah 28:21
For the Lord will rise up, as he did at Mount Perazim, he will rouse himself, as he did in the Valley of Gibeon, to accomplish his work, his peculiar work, to perform his task, his strange task.
Daniel 11:35
Even some of the wise will stumble, resulting in their refinement, purification, and cleansing until the time of the end, for it is still for the appointed time.
1 Corinthians 3:13
each builder's work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
2 Timothy 3:12
Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
1 Peter 1:6-7
This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.
1 Peter 4:4
So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.