No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you can endure it.
1 Peter 4:12 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing were happening to you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Beloved, do not be amazed and bewildered at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test your quality, as though something strange (unusual and alien to you and your position) were befalling you. American Standard Version (1901) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: Common English Bible Dear friends, don’t be surprised about the fiery trials that have come among you to test you. These are not strange happenings. Catholic Public Domain Version Most beloved, do not choose to sojourn in the passion which is a temptation to you, as if something new might happen to you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you; |
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you can endure it.
his work will become evident, for the Day will make it clear, because it is revealed by fire. And the fire will test each person's work and reveal what sort of work it is.
Indeed, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Beloved, I urge you as strangers and sojourners to abstain from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul,
They are surprised when you do not run with them into the same flood of debauchery, so they revile you.
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.