1 Peter 4:12

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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

The fiery

1 Peter 1:7

1 Corinthians 3:13

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Bible References

Think

and it astonishes them that you will not plunge with them still into the same flood of profligacy. They abuse you,

The fiery

that is only to prove your faith is sterling (far more precious than gold which is perishable and yet is tested by fire), and it redounds to your praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

but in every case the nature of his work will come out; the Day will show what it is, for the Day breaks in fire, and the fire will test the work of each, no matter what that work may be.

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Resist him; keep your foothold in the faith, and learn to pay the same tax of suffering as the rest of your brotherhood throughout the world.

No temptation has waylaid you that is beyond man's power; trust God, he will never let you be tempted beyond what you can stand, but when temptation comes, he will provide the way out of it, so that you can bear up under it.

I sent Timotheus our brother, a minister of God in the gospel of Christ, for your strengthening and encouragement in the faith,

Yes, and all who want to live the religious life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.