Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible











They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons. Verse ConceptsBeing FirstCharacterPraising Specific PeopleTestsServing The Churchfitness



But this he said to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Verse ConceptsChrist Knowing About HimselfIdentityIdentity In ChristTestsexamstrying













In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, 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.

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.