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 disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.
1 Peter 1:7
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Revelation 3:19
Those whom I love, I rebuke and chasten. So be zealous and repent.