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.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

In Context

11If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man acts as a deacon, let him do this as from the strength which God supplies; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and strength from age to age. Amen.

13But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 3:13each man’s work shall be made manifest; for the day shall make it manifest, for it is revealed with fire: and the fire shall try each man’s work, what sort it is.

1 Thessalonians 3:2and we sent Timothy our brother and minister of God in the gospel of the Christ, in order that he might strengthen and comfort you with respect to your faith,

1 Peter 1:6in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations;

1 Peter 5:9Being firm in the faith, resist him, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 4:8-12

Sobriety, Watchfulness, and Charity; Improvement of Talents. ( a. d. 66.) 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man… Read the whole commentary →

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