1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing were happening to you.

Text-Critical English NT

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 anyone speaks, he should do so as one who speaks the oracles of God; if anyone serves, he should do so as one who serves from strength as God supplies it, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

13But insofar as you share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, so that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 3:13his work will become evident, for the Day will make it clear, because it is revealed by fire. And the fire will test each person's work and reveal what sort of work it is.

1 Thessalonians 3:2and we sent Timothy our brother, who is a servant of God and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you in your faith,

1 Peter 1:6In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials

1 Peter 5:9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

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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