Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Bible References

I have refined

Hebrews 12:10
For they, indeed, for a few days, chastened us as they thought it good; but he chastens us for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 1:7
that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 4:12
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.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous, therefore, and repent.