1 Peter 1:7
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7 that (A)the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though (B)it is tested by fire, (C)may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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Job 23:10
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James 1:12
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Loving God Under Trials
12 (A)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive (B)the crown of life (C)which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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Isaiah 48:10
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10 Behold, (A)I have refined you, but not as silver;
I have tested you in the (B)furnace of affliction.
1 Peter 4:12
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Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
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Proverbs 17:3
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3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
(A)But the Lord tests the hearts.
Romans 2:7
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7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
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Zechariah 13:9
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9 I will bring the one-third (A)through the fire,
Will (B)refine them as silver is refined,
And test them as gold is tested.
(C)They will call on My name,
And I will answer them.
(D)I will say, ‘This is My people’;
And each one will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’ ”
Romans 5:3-4
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3 And not only that, but (A)we also glory in tribulations, (B)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; 4 (C)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope.
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- Romans 5:3 endurance
- Romans 5:4 approved character
1 Corinthians 3:13
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13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day (A)will declare it, because (B)it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is.
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Malachi 3:3
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3 (A)He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver;
He will purify the sons of Levi,
And [a]purge them as gold and silver,
That they may (B)offer to the Lord
An offering in righteousness.
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- Malachi 3:3 Or refine
Jude 24
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Glory to God
24 (A)Now to Him who is able to keep [a]you from stumbling,
And (B)to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
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- Jude 1:24 M them
Psalm 66:10-12
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10 For (A)You, O God, have tested us;
(B)You have refined us as silver is refined.
11 (C)You brought us into the net;
You laid affliction on our backs.
12 (D)You have caused men to ride over our heads;
(E)We went through fire and through water;
But You brought us out to [a]rich fulfillment.
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- Psalm 66:12 abundance
Jeremiah 9:7
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7 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts:
“Behold, (A)I will refine them and [a]try them;
(B)For how shall I deal with the daughter of My people?
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- Jeremiah 9:7 test
2 Peter 1:4
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4 (A)by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be (B)partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the [a]corruption that is in the world through lust.
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- 2 Peter 1:4 depravity
2 Thessalonians 1:7-12
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7 and to give you who are troubled (A)rest with us when (B)the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 (C)These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and (D)from the glory of His power, 10 when He comes, in that Day, (E)to be (F)glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who [a]believe, because our testimony among you was believed.
11 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would (G)count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and (H)the work of faith with power, 12 (I)that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ 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 1:10 NU, M have believed
1 Peter 2:4
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The Chosen Stone and His Chosen People(A)
4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, (B)rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious,
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Matthew 25:21
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21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were (A)faithful over a few things, (B)I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into (C)the joy of your lord.’
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Revelation 18:16-17
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16 and saying, ‘Alas, alas, (A)that great city (B)that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! 17 (C)For in one hour such great riches [a]came to nothing.’ (D)Every shipmaster, all who travel by ship, sailors, and as many as trade on the sea, stood at a distance
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- Revelation 18:17 have been laid waste
Revelation 3:10
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10 Because you have kept [a]My command to persevere, (A)I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon (B)the whole world, to test those who dwell (C)on the earth.
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- Revelation 3:10 Lit. the word of My patience
Revelation 2:10
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10 (A)Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. (B)Be faithful until death, and I will give you (C)the crown of life.
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Revelation 1:7
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7 Behold, He is coming with (A)clouds, and every eye will see Him, even (B)they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.
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2 Peter 3:10-12
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The Day of the Lord
10 But (A)the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which (B)the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be [a]burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be (C)in holy conduct and godliness, 12 (D)looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will (E)be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will (F)melt with fervent heat?
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- 2 Peter 3:10 NU laid bare, lit. found
1 Corinthians 4:5
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5 (A)Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to (B)light the hidden things of darkness and (C)reveal the [a]counsels of the hearts. (D)Then each one’s praise will come from God.
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- 1 Corinthians 4:5 motives
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