1 Peter 1:7

New English Translation

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Cross References

Job 23:10

But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.

Job 28:1

“Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined.

Psalm 17:3

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.

Proverbs 8:19

My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

Then that wealth was lost through bad luck; although he fathered a son, he has nothing left to give him.

Isaiah 48:10

Look, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have purified you in the furnace of misery.

Jeremiah 48:36

So my heart moans for Moab like a flute playing a funeral song. Yes, like a flute playing a funeral song, my heart moans for the people of Kir Heres. For the wealth they have gained will perish.

Jeremiah 9:7

Therefore the Lord who rules over all says, “I will now purify them in the fires of affliction and test them. The wickedness of my dear people has left me no choice. What else can I do?

Zechariah 13:9

Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”

Malachi 3:3

He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the Lord a proper offering.

Numbers 5:28

But if the woman has not defiled herself, and is clean, then she will be free of ill effects and will be able to bear children.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth: In the age when all things are renewed, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 25:21

His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:23

His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Luke 12:33

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out – a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 17:30

It will be the same on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

John 12:26

If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

John 5:44

How can you believe, if you accept praise from one another and don’t seek the praise that comes from the only God?

Acts 8:20

But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!

Romans 2:10

but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek.

Romans 2:29

but someone is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit and not by the written code. This person’s praise is not from people but from God.

Romans 2:7

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

Romans 8:19

For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 3:13

each builder’s work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.

James 1:12

Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 1:5

who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 2:4

So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God’s sight,

1 Peter 2:7

So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

1 Peter 5:1

So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:

2 Peter 1:1

From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.

2 Peter 1:4

Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

Jude 1:24

Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,

Revelation 1:7

(Look! He is returning with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes on the earth will mourn because of him. This will certainly come to pass! Amen.)

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.

Revelation 3:10

Because you have kept my admonition to endure steadfastly, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth.

Revelation 3:18

take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!

1 Samuel 2:30

Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!