Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed of the fire; the founder melteth in vain: for the wicked are not plucked away.

Bible References

The founder

1 Peter 1:7
that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:12
Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.