³ so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.^(A) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.^(B)

¹² In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,^(A)

Suffering for Being a Christian

¹² Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you^(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

¹³ But rejoice^(A) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(B) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^(C)