1 Peter 1:7

In order that the proving of your faith—much more precious than of gold that perisheth even though, by means of fire, it is proved—may be found unto praise and glory and honour in the revealing of Jesus Christ,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 exult, though, for a little, just now, if needful, put to grief in manifold temptations,

8Whom, not having seen, ye love, on whom, though at present not looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with glory,

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Cross References

Numbers 5:28But, if the woman have not fallen into uncleanness, but is pure, then shall she be clear and shall bear seed.

Job 23:10But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.

Psalms 66:10For thou didst prove us, O God, Thou didst refine us, according to the refining of silver:

Proverbs 8:19Better is my fruit, than gold—yea fine gold, and mine increase, than choice silver;

Proverbs 17:3Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.

Isaiah 48:10Lo! I have refined thee, but not as silver,—I have tested thee, in a smelting-pot 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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