1 Peter 4:12

Do not think it strange, beloved, that a fiery ordeal has come to test you, as though some surprising thing had befallen you.

Montgomery 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 one preaches, let him always preach as one who utters God’s truth; if any one serves another, let it be with the strength which God supplies; so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and dominion for ever and ever, Amen.

13But be glad in the degree in which you share in the sufferings of Christ; so that when his glory shall be revealed, you too may be glad with triumphant gladness.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 3:13The Day will disclose it, for it dawns in fire, and the fire will test each man’s work, of what quality it is.

1 Thessalonians 3:2I sent Timothy, my brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and to hearten you in your faith.

1 Peter 1:6Exult in this, though now for a brief moment, if need be, you have suffered many hardships.

1 Peter 5:9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, knowing well that the same afflictions are being accomplished in your brothers that 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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