1 Peter 1:7

New American Bible - revised edition

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Cross References

Job 23:10

Yet he knows my way; if he tested me, I should come forth like gold.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.

Isaiah 48:10

See, I refined you, but not like silver; I tested you in the furnace of affliction.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you.

Zechariah 13:9

I will bring the one third through the fire; I will refine them as one refines silver, and I will test them as one tests gold. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them; I will say, “They are my people,” and they will say, “The Lord is my God.”

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the tester of hearts is the Lord.

Malachi 3:3

He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the Levites, Refining them like gold or silver, that they may bring offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

1 Corinthians 3:13

the work of each will come to light, for the Day will disclose it. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire [itself] will test the quality of each one’s work.

Jude 1:24

To the one who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished and exultant, in the presence of his glory,

Jeremiah 9:7

A murderous arrow is their tongue, their mouths utter deceit; They speak peaceably with their neighbors, but in their hearts they lay an ambush!

2 Peter 1:4

Through these, he has bestowed on us the precious and very great promises, so that through them you may come to share in the divine nature, after escaping from the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire.

1 Peter 2:4

Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God,

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’

Revelation 3:10

Because you have kept my message of endurance, I will keep you safe in the time of trial that is going to come to the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days. Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 1:7

Behold, he is coming amid the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. All the peoples of the earth will lament him. Yes. Amen.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God. Paul’s Life as Pattern.

Acts 8:20

But Peter said to him, “May your money perish with you, because you thought that you could buy the gift of God with money.

John 12:26

Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

John 5:44

How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God?

Luke 12:33

Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy.

Matthew 25:23

His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jeremiah 48:36

Hence my heart wails like a flute for Moab; my heart wails like a flute for the people of Kir-heres: the wealth they accumulated has perished.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

As they came forth from their mother’s womb, so again shall they return, naked as they came, having nothing from their toil to bring with them.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is preferable to silver.

Proverbs 8:19

My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, and my yield than choice silver.

1 Samuel 2:30

This, therefore, is the oracle of the Lord, the God of Israel: I said in the past that your family and your father’s house should minister in my presence forever. But now—oracle of the Lord: Far be it from me! I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me shall be cursed.

Revelation 3:18

I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may be rich, and white garments to put on so that your shameful nakedness may not be exposed, and buy ointment to smear on your eyes so that you may see.

2 Peter 1:1

Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 2:7

Therefore, its value is for you who have faith, but for those without faith: “The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

1 Peter 1:5

who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time.

Romans 2:29

Rather, one is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, in the spirit, not the letter; his praise is not from human beings but from God.

Psalm 17:3

You have tested my heart, searched it in the night. You have tried me by fire, but find no malice in me. My mouth has not transgressed

Luke 17:30

So it will be on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

Romans 2:10

But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, Jew first and then Greek.

Romans 8:19

For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God;

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly.

1 Peter 5:1

So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without spot or blemish before him, at peace.

Numbers 5:28

If, however, the woman has not defiled herself, but is still pure, she will be immune and will still be fertile.

Job 28:1

There is indeed a mine for silver, and a place for refining gold.