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

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.

and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;

that the bringing your faith to the test, produces constancy.

fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

because you have kept my precept about patience, I also will keep you in the time of persecution, which shall happen to all the world, to try the inhabitants of the earth.

Precious

which however rejected it is by men, is the precious stone, which God has chosen: and

Simon Peter the servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who equally share with us in the advantages of faith, thro' the veracity of our God, and of Jesus Christ.

That

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

your wealth is wasted, your wardrobe is devour'd by the worm,

As for that day of the Lord, it will advance like a thief: then the heavens will rush with violence, the boiling elements will be dissolved, and the earth with all its contents, shall be burnt away.

crying, alas, alas, that great city, that was cloathed in fine linnen, purple, and scarlet: decked with gold, precious stones and pearls:

Tried

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.

will be expos'd. for the time of tryal will show it: it shall be discovered by the fire, which will put each sort of work to the test.

I counsel thee to purchase of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayst be cloathed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and an ointment for thine eyes to make you see clear.

Might

Jesus reply'd, I declare unto you, that in the new age, when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye that have followed me shall likewise sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions.

how can you believe, who are catching at honour one from another, regardless of that glory that comes from God only?

if any man would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: whoever serves me, him will my father reward.

who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality;

therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God.

and that you, who are distress'd, should obtain your repose, together with us, when the Lord Jesus, with his angels, the ministers of his power, shall descend from heaven,

Now to him that is able to keep you from falling, and make you appear in his glorious presence, without defect, and full of joy: