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

As

Bible References

Think

So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

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.

The fiery

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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.

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.

As

Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

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.

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

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.