1 Peter 4:12

Webster's Bible (1833)

Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

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  • 1 Thess 3:2-4 : 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the Gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith; 3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task. 4 For most assuredly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
  • 2 Tim 3:12 : 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
  • 1 Pet 1:6-7 : 6 Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, 7 that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--
  • 1 Pet 5:9 : 9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
  • Dan 11:35 : 35 Some of those who are wise shall fall, to refine them, and to purify, and to make them white, even to the time of the end; because it is yet for the time appointed.
  • 1 Cor 10:13 : 13 No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
  • 1 Cor 3:13 : 13 each man's work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man's work is.
  • Isa 28:21 : 21 For Yahweh will rise up as on Mount Perazim, he will be angry as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his strange work, and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
  • 1 Pet 4:4 : 4 They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:

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    13But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.

    14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

    15For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters.

    16But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

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    6Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,

    7that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--

    8whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory--

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    4They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:

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    4so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

    5This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.

    6Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

  • 1 Pet 5:9-10
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    9Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

    10But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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    2Count it all joy, my brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."}, when you fall into various temptations,

    3knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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    12Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

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    14But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

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    17But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    8We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;

    9pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;

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    3For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don't grow weary, fainting in your souls.

    4You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin;

    5and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, "My son, don't take lightly the chastening of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by him;

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    19For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

    20For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

    21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you{TR reads "us" instead of "you"} an example, that you should follow his steps,

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    10Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

    11Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

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    3that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.

    4For most assuredly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

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    12We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

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    32But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings;

    33partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.

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    17For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

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    29Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,

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    22Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:

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    14Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight.

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    19Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.

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    7But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

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    13Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.

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    9But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this.

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    5Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.

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    13Therefore, prepare your minds for action,{Literally, "gird up the loins of your mind"} be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ--

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    3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

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    11Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

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    13No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

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    10Don't be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

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    7It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn't discipline?

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    12Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

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    11Therefore since all these things are thus to be destroyed, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy living and godliness,