1 Peter 4:12

The Scriptures 1998

Beloved ones, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that is coming upon you, to try you, as though some unusual matter has befallen you,

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and denial of right-ruling and righteousness in a province, do not be astonished at the matter. For a higher than the high is guarding, and there are higher ones over them.

Isaiah 28:21

For יהוה  rises up as at Mount Peratsim, and He is wroth as at the Valley of Giḇ

Daniel 11:35

“And some of those who have insight shall stumble, to refine them, and to cleanse them, and to make them white, until the time of the end, for it is still for an appointed time.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No trial has overtaken you except such as is common to man, and Elohim is trustworthy, who shall not allow you to be tried beyond what you are able, but with the trial shall also make the way of escape, enabling you to bear it.

1 Corinthians 3:13

each one’s work shall be revealed, for the day shall show it up, because it is revealed by fire. And the fire shall prove the work of each one, what sort it is.

2 Timothy 3:12

And indeed, all those wishing to live reverently in Messiah יהושע, shall be persecuted.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved ones, I appeal to you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts which battle against the life,

1 Peter 4:4

in which they are surprised that you do not run with them in the same flood of loose behaviour, blaspheming,

1 Peter 5:9

Resist him, firm in the belief, knowing that the same hardships are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.