1 Peter 1:7
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7 so that (A)the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes (B)though it is tested by (C)fire—may be found to result in (D)praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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Job 23:10
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James 1:12
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12 (A)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive (B)the crown of life, (C)which God has promised to those who love him.
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Isaiah 48:10
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10 Behold, I have refined you, (A)but not as silver;
(B)I have tried[a] you in the furnace of affliction.
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- Isaiah 48:10 Or I have chosen
1 Peter 4:12
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Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at (A)the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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James 1:3-4
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3 for you know that (A)the testing of your faith (B)produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be (C)perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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Proverbs 17:3
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Romans 2:7
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7 to those who (A)by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;
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Romans 5:3-4
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3 Not only that, but we (A)rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering (B)produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
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Zechariah 13:9
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9 And (A)I will put this third into the fire,
and refine them as one refines silver,
and test them as gold is tested.
(B)They will call upon my name,
and (C)I will answer them.
(D)I will say, ‘They are my people’;
and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”
Malachi 3:3
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3 He will sit (A)as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring (B)offerings in righteousness to the Lord.[a]
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- Malachi 3:3 Or and they will belong to the Lord, bringers of an offering in righteousness
1 Corinthians 3:13
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13 (A)each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed (B)by fire, and (C)the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
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Jude 24
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Doxology
24 (A)Now to him who is able (B)to keep you from stumbling and (C)to present you (D)blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy,
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Psalm 66:10-12
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10 For you, O God, have (A)tested us;
you have tried us as silver is tried.
11 You brought us into (B)the net;
you laid a crushing burden on our backs;
12 you let men (C)ride over our heads;
we went through fire and through (D)water;
yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.
Jeremiah 9:7
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7 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts:
“Behold, (A)I will refine them and (B)test them,
for what else can I do, (C)because of my people?
2 Peter 1:4
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4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become (A)partakers of the divine nature, (B)having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
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2 Thessalonians 1:7-12
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7 and to grant (A)relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when (B)the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven (C)with his mighty angels 8 (D)in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those (E)who do not know God and on those who (F)do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will suffer the punishment of (G)eternal destruction, (H)away from[a] the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 10 (I)when he comes on (J)that day (K)to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our (L)testimony to you (M)was believed. 11 To this end we (N)always pray for you, that our God may (O)make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every (P)work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus (Q)may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:9 Or destruction that comes from
1 Peter 2:4
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4 As you come to him, a living stone (A)rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,
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Matthew 25:21
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21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and (A)faithful servant.[a] (B)You have been faithful over a little; (C)I will set you over much. Enter into (D)the joy of your master.’
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- Matthew 25:21 Or bondservant; also verses 23, 26, 30
Revelation 18:16-17
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16 “Alas, alas, for the great city
(A)that was clothed in fine linen,
in purple and scarlet,
adorned with gold,
with jewels, and with pearls!
17 For (B)in a single hour all this wealth (C)has been laid waste.”
And (D)all shipmasters and seafaring men, sailors and all whose trade is on the sea, stood far off
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Revelation 3:10
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10 (A)Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try (B)those who dwell on the earth.
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Revelation 2:10
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Revelation 1:7
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7 Behold, (A)he is coming with the clouds, and (B)every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail[a] on account of him. Even so. Amen.
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- Revelation 1:7 Or mourn
2 Peter 3:10-12
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10 But (A)the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then (B)the heavens will pass away with a roar, and (C)the heavenly bodies[a] will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.[b]
11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, (D)what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 12 (E)waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and (F)the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn!
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- 2 Peter 3:10 Or elements; also verse 12
- 2 Peter 3:10 Greek found; some manuscripts will be burned up
1 Corinthians 4:5
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5 Therefore (A)do not pronounce judgment before the time, (B)before the Lord comes, (C)who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. (D)Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
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