1 Peter 4:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

Think

1 Peter 4:4

Isaiah 28:21

The fiery

1 Peter 1:7

Daniel 11:35

1 Corinthians 3:13

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Bible References

Think

with respect to which they are surprised [when] you do not run with [them] into the same flood of dissipation, [and so they] revile [you].

For Yahweh will rise up as [at] Mount Perazim; he will rave as [in the] valley at Gibeon to do his deed--his deed [is] strange-- and to work his work--his work [is] alien!

The fiery

so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to [result in] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

And [even] some of those {who have insight} will fall [in order for] them to be refined by it, and to be purified and cleansed until the time of [the] end, for the appointed time [is] still to come.

the work of each one will become evident. For the day will reveal [it], because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the work of each one, of what sort it is.

As

{Resist him}, steadfast in your faith, [because you] know the same [kinds] of sufferings are being accomplished by your community of believers in the world.

Temptation has not come upon you except [what is] common to humanity. But God [is] faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will also make a way out together with the temptation, [so that you] may be able to endure [it].

and we sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, in order to strengthen and to encourage you about your faith,

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.