1 Peter 1:6-7
Modern English Version
6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now, if for a little while, you have had to suffer various trials, 7 in order that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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1 Peter 1:6-7
Lexham English Bible
6 in which you rejoice greatly, although[a] now for a short time, if necessary,[b] you are distressed by various trials, 7 so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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- 1 Peter 1:6 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are distressed”) which is understood as concessive
- 1 Peter 1:6 Some manuscripts have “if it is necessary”
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