1 Peter 4:12 Cross References - MNT

¹² Do not think it strange, beloved, that a fiery ordeal has come to test you, as though some surprising thing had befallen you.

¹³ The Day will disclose it, for it dawns in fire, and the fire will test each man's work, of what quality it is.

¹³ No temptation has overtaken you that is beyond man's power; but God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will, with every temptation, provide the way of escape also, so that you may be able to withstand.

² I sent Timothy, my brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and to hearten you in your faith. ³ So that no one should be shaken by these troubles—for you know well that we are appointed to troubles. ⁴ For even when I was with you I used to tell you beforehand that I was to suffer affliction; and so it proved, as you know.

¹² Yes, and all who purpose to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

⁶ Exult in this, though now for a brief moment, if need be, you have suffered many hardships. ⁷ These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

⁴ They are astonished at this, that you do not run into the same excesses of profligacy as they do; and they speak evil of you.

⁹ Resist him, standing firm in the faith, knowing well that the same afflictions are being accomplished in your brothers that are in the world.