You rejoice in this,[a] even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials(A) so that the proven character of your faith(B)—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire(C)—may result(D) in praise, glory, and honor(E) at the revelation of Jesus Christ.(F)

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  1. 1:6 Or In this fact rejoice

In all this you greatly rejoice,(A) though now for a little while(B) you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.(C) These have come so that the proven genuineness(D) of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire(E)—may result in praise, glory and honor(F) when Jesus Christ is revealed.(G)

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