1 Peter 1:6-7
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)In this you greatly rejoice, even though now (B)for a little while, (C)if necessary, you have been distressed by (D)various [a]trials, 7 so that the [b](E)proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes (F)though tested by fire, (G)may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at (H)the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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- 1 Peter 1:6 Or temptations
- 1 Peter 1:7 Or genuineness
1 Peter 1:6-7
Amplified Bible
6 In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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1 Peter 1:6-7
King James Version
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
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Hebrews 12:6
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Hebrews 12:6
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6
For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”(A)
Hebrews 12:6
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6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 But if you are without discipline, (A)of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 Now if you are exempt from correction and without discipline, in which all [of God’s children] share, then you are illegitimate children and not sons [at all].
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
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1 Peter 4:1-2
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Keep Fervent in Your Love
4 Therefore, since (A)Christ has [a]suffered in the flesh, (B)arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because (C)the one who has [b]suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 (D)so as to live (E)the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts, but for the (F)will of God.
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- 1 Peter 4:1 I.e., suffered death
- 1 Peter 4:1 I.e., suffered death
1 Peter 4:1-2
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Keep Fervent in Your Love
4 Therefore, since [a]Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world], 2 so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God.
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- 1 Peter 4:1 See 3:18.
1 Peter 4:1-2
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4 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus (A)will be persecuted.
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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2 Timothy 2:12
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- 2 Timothy 2:12 Lit will deny
2 Timothy 2:12
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12
If we endure, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He will also deny us;
2 Timothy 2:12
King James Version
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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Share the Sufferings of Christ
12 (A)Beloved, do not be surprised at the (B)fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though something strange were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you (C)share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that at the (D)revelation of His glory (E)you may also rejoice and be overjoyed.
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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Share the Sufferings of Christ
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you. 13 But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.
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1 Peter 4:12-13
King James Version
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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1 Peter 5:10
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10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
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1 Peter 5:10
King James Version
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
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2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
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4 As a result, we ourselves (A)speak proudly of you among (B)the churches of God for your [a]perseverance and faith [b](C)in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. 5 This is [c]a (D)plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be (E)considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed are suffering.
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Or steadfastness
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Or during all
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5 Or proof of
2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
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4 Therefore, we speak of you with pride among the churches of God for your steadfastness [your unflinching endurance, and patience] and your firm faith in the midst of all the persecution and [crushing] distress which you endure. 5 This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering.
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2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
King James Version
4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
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