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
their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.
1 Peter 1:7
that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 4:12
My dear brethren, don't be surpriz'd at your being brought as it were to the test of fire; as if some strange thing had happen'd to you.
Revelation 3:19
as many as I love, I rebuke and chastise: be warm therefore with zeal, and repent.