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.

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Summary

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

Bible References

The fining

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.