1 Peter 1:6 “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may hav…”

1 Peter 1:6

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

World English Bible

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherein yee reioyce, though nowe for a season (if neede require) yee are in heauinesse, through manifolde tentations,

Darby Translation

Wherein ye exult, for a little while at present, if needed, put to grief by various trials,

Young's Literal Translation

in which ye are glad, a little now, if it be necessary, being made to sorrow in manifold trials,

Bible in Basic English

You have cause for great joy in this, though it may have been necessary for you to be troubled for a little time, being tested in all sorts of ways,

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Cross references

“ye greatly”

James 1:2 Romans 12:12 Romans 5:2 Matthew 5:12 Isaiah 61:3 John 16:22

James 1:2 · BSB

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

Romans 12:12 · BSB

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Romans 5:2 · BSB

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Matthew 5:12 · BSB

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Isaiah 61:3 · BSB

to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the L…

John 16:22 · BSB

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

“for”

1 Peter 5:10 1 Peter 4:7 2 Corinthians 4:17

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

1 Peter 4:7 · BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

“if”

Hebrews 12:7–11 Psalm 119:75 1 Peter 1:7 Lamentations 3:32 Lamentations 3:33

Hebrews 12:7–11 · BSB

Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?

Psalm 119:75 · BSB

I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Lamentations 3:32 · BSB

Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.

Lamentations 3:33 · BSB

For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

“ye are”

Psalm 119:28 Matthew 11:28 James 4:9 Psalm 69:20 Romans 9:2 Matthew 26:37

Psalm 119:28 · BSB

My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.

Matthew 11:28 · BSB

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

James 4:9 · BSB

Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom.

Psalm 69:20 · BSB

Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.

Romans 9:2 · BSB

I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

Matthew 26:37 · BSB

He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

“manifold”

John 16:33 Psalm 34:19 1 Corinthians 4:9–13 Acts 14:22 Hebrews 11:35–38 2 Corinthians 4:7–11

John 16:33 · BSB

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Psalm 34:19 · BSB

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

1 Corinthians 4:9–13 · BSB

For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.

Acts 14:22 · BSB

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Hebrews 11:35–38 · BSB

Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

2 Corinthians 4:7–11 · BSB

Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.

Also

1 Peter 4:12–13

1 Peter 4:12–13 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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