1 Peter 4:12 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you…”

1 Peter 4:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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:

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

Geneva Bible 1599

Dearely beloued, thinke it not strange concerning the firie triall, which is among you to proue you, as though some strange thing were come vnto you:

Darby Translation

Beloved, take not [as] strange the fire [of persecution] which has taken place amongst you for [your] trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;

Young's Literal Translation

Beloved, think it not strange at the fiery suffering among you that is coming to try you, as if a strange thing were happening to you,

Bible in Basic English

Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:

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Cross references

“think”

1 Peter 4:4 Isaiah 28:21

1 Peter 4:4 · BSB

Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.

Isaiah 28:21 · BSB

For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.

“the fiery”

Daniel 11:35 1 Corinthians 3:13 1 Peter 1:7

Daniel 11:35 · BSB

Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

1 Corinthians 3:13 · BSB

his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.

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.

“as”

2 Timothy 3:12 1 Peter 5:9 1 Thessalonians 3:2–4 1 Corinthians 10:13

2 Timothy 3:12 · BSB

Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

1 Peter 5:9 · BSB

Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

1 Thessalonians 3:2–4 · BSB

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Corinthians 10:13 · BSB

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up…

Also

1 Peter 1:6–7

1 Peter 1:6–7 · BSB

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

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

In context

11If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

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