1 Peter 4:12

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:8

But profitable for a land in such circumstances is a king concerned about cultivation.

Isaiah 28:21

For the Lord shall rise up as on Mount Perazim, bestir himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, To carry out his work—strange his work! to perform his deed—alien his deed!

Daniel 11:35

Some of those with insight shall stumble so that they may be tested, refined, and purified, until the end time which is still appointed to come.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. Warning Against Idolatry.

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.

2 Timothy 3:12

In fact, all who want to live religiously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and sojourners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against the soul.

1 Peter 4:4

They are surprised that you do not plunge into the same swamp of profligacy, and they vilify you;

1 Peter 5:9

Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same sufferings.