1 Peter 4:12

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

Isaiah 28:21

For the Lord will rise up, as he did at Mount Perazim, he will rouse himself, as he did in the Valley of Gibeon, to accomplish his work, his peculiar work, to perform his task, his strange task.

Daniel 11:35

Even some of the wise will stumble, resulting in their refinement, purification, and cleansing until the time of the end, for it is still for the appointed time.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.

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.

2 Timothy 3:12

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to keep away from fleshly desires that do battle against the soul,

1 Peter 4:4

So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

1 Peter 5:9

Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.