that the proof of your faith -- much more precious than of gold that is perishing, and through fire being approved -- may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, in the revelation of Jesus Christ,1 Peter 1:7 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThat the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold - As by the action of fire gold is separated from all alloy and heterogeneous mixtures, and is proved to be gold by its enduring the action of the fire without losing any thing of its nature, weight, color, or any other property, so genuine faith is proved by adversities, especially such as the primitive Christians were obliged to pass through. For the word was then, "Renounce Jesus and live," "Cleave to him and die;" for every Christian was in continual danger of losing his life. He then who preferred Christianity to his life gave full proof, not only of his own sincerity, but also of the excellency of the principle by which he was influenced; as his religion put him in possession of greater blessings, and more solid comforts, than any thing the earth could afford.
Though it be tried with fire - That is: Though gold will bear the action of the fire for any given time, even millions of years, were they possible, without losing the smallest particle of weight or value, yet even gold, in process of time, will wear away by continual use; and the earth, and all its works, will be burnt up by that supernatural fire whose action nothing can resist. But on that day the faith of Christ's followers will be found brighter, and more glorious. The earth, and universal nature, shall be dissolved; but he who doeth the will of God shall abide for ever, and his faith shall then be found to the praise of God's grace, the honor of Christ, and the glory or glorification of his own soul throughout eternity. God himself will praise such faith, angels and men will hold it in honor, and Christ will crown it with glory. For some remarks on the nature and properties of gold see at the end of the chapter.
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the trial.
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:
Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take: when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Psalm 66:10-12 For you, O God, have proved us: you have tried us, as silver is tried...
Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined you, but not with silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.
Jeremiah 9:7 Therefore thus said the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?
Zechariah 13:9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried...
Malachi 3:3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver...
Romans 5:3,4 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience...
James 1:3,4,12 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience...
Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which you shall suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried...
Revelation 3:10 Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come on all the world...
precious.
1 Peter 2:4,7 To whom coming, as to a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious...
Proverbs 3:13-15 Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding...
Proverbs 8:19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
Proverbs 16:16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
2 Peter 1:1,4 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ...
that.
Ecclesiastes 5:14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begets a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
Jeremiah 48:36 Therefore my heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and my heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kirheres...
Luke 12:20,21,33 But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be...
Acts 8:20 But Peter said to him, Your money perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
James 5:2,3 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten...
2 Peter 3:10-12 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise...
Revelation 18:16,17 And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold...
tried.
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:
Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take: when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Psalm 66:10 For you, O God, have proved us: you have tried us, as silver is tried.
Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined you, but not with silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.
Zechariah 13:9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried...
1 Corinthians 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire...
Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed...
might.
1 Samuel 2:30 Why the LORD God of Israel said, I said indeed that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me for ever...
Matthew 19:28 And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That you which have followed me...
Matthew 25:21,23 His lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things...
John 5:44 How can you believe, which receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that comes from God only?
John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.
Romans 2:7,29 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life...
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness...
2 Thessalonians 1:7-12 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels...
Jude 1:24 Now to him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
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1 Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Revelation 1:7 Behold, he comes with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him...
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