1 Peter 4:12-13

King James Version

¹²Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

¹³But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

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1 Peter 4:12-13

New International Version

Suffering for Being a Christian

¹²Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you^(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ¹³But rejoice^(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^(D)

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1 Peter 4:12-13

English Standard Version

Suffering as a Christian

¹²Beloved, 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. ¹³But rejoice ^(B)insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad ^(C)when his glory is revealed.

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1 Peter 4:12-13

New American Standard Bible 1995

Share the Sufferings of Christ

¹²^(A)Beloved, do not be surprised at the ^(B)fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; ¹³but to the degree that you ^(C)share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the ^(D)revelation of His glory ^(E)you may rejoice with exultation.