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Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
"Behold, happy is the man whom God punisheth: therefore, despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
Before I was troubled, I went wrong, but now I keep thy word.
It is better to go into a house of mourning, than into a banquet house: For there is the end of all men, and he that is living taketh it to heart.
And he said, "In my tribulation I called unto the LORD, and he answered me: out of the belly of hell I cried, and thou heardest my voice.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.
And I said unto him, "Lord, thou knowest." And he said unto me, "These are they which came out of great tribulation and made their garments large, and made them white in the blood of the lamb:
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
"Behold, happy is the man whom God punisheth: therefore, despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
Before I was troubled, I went wrong, but now I keep thy word.
It is better to go into a house of mourning, than into a banquet house: For there is the end of all men, and he that is living taketh it to heart.
And he said, "In my tribulation I called unto the LORD, and he answered me: out of the belly of hell I cried, and thou heardest my voice.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.
And I said unto him, "Lord, thou knowest." And he said unto me, "These are they which came out of great tribulation and made their garments large, and made them white in the blood of the lamb:
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.
And therefore shall I lay my hand upon thee, and burn out thy dross from the finest and purest, and put out all thy lead,
Behold, I have purged thee, and not for money. I have chosen thee in the fire of poverty;
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts, "Behold, I will melt them, and try them, for what should I else do to my people?
And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.
that your faith, once tried, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto laud, glory, and honour, at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
Afflictions made beneficial » In testing and exhibiting our sincerity
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.
And therefore shall I lay my hand upon thee, and burn out thy dross from the finest and purest, and put out all thy lead,
Behold, I have purged thee, and not for money. I have chosen thee in the fire of poverty;
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts, "Behold, I will melt them, and try them, for what should I else do to my people?
And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.
that your faith, once tried, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto laud, glory, and honour, at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
Righteous » Compared with » Gold
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
{Beth} The children of Zion that were always in honour, and clothed with the most precious gold: how are they now become like the earthen vessels which be made with the potter's hand?
compared to Saints » Gold
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
{Beth} The children of Zion that were always in honour, and clothed with the most precious gold: how are they now become like the earthen vessels which be made with the potter's hand?
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.
And therefore shall I lay my hand upon thee, and burn out thy dross from the finest and purest, and put out all thy lead,
Behold, I have purged thee, and not for money. I have chosen thee in the fire of poverty;
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts, "Behold, I will melt them, and try them, for what should I else do to my people?
And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.
that your faith, once tried, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto laud, glory, and honour, at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
"Behold, happy is the man whom God punisheth: therefore, despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
Before I was troubled, I went wrong, but now I keep thy word.
It is better to go into a house of mourning, than into a banquet house: For there is the end of all men, and he that is living taketh it to heart.
And he said, "In my tribulation I called unto the LORD, and he answered me: out of the belly of hell I cried, and thou heardest my voice.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
No manner chastising for the present time seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness unto them which are therein exercised.
And I said unto him, "Lord, thou knowest." And he said unto me, "These are they which came out of great tribulation and made their garments large, and made them white in the blood of the lamb:
Trials » The refining influence of
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.
And therefore shall I lay my hand upon thee, and burn out thy dross from the finest and purest, and put out all thy lead,
Behold, I have purged thee, and not for money. I have chosen thee in the fire of poverty;
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts, "Behold, I will melt them, and try them, for what should I else do to my people?
And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.
that your faith, once tried, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto laud, glory, and honour, at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The way of saints
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.