1 Peter 1:7

that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold which perisheth, but is tried with fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the manifestation of Jesus Christ;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

6wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a short time, if need be, made sorrowful by manifold trials,

8whom, having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory,

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Cross References

Job 23:10But he knoweth the way which is in my heart; When he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.

Psalms 66:10Thou hast, indeed, proved us, O God! Thou hast tried us as silver is tried.

Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold. And my revenue than choice silver.

Proverbs 17:3The refining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But the LORD trieth hearts.

Isaiah 48:10Behold, I have melted thee, and found no silver; I have tried thee in the furnace of affliction.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 1:7-10

Privileges of Christians. ( a. d. 66.) 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: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the end of your… Read the whole commentary →

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