Parallel Verses English Standard Version Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. King James Bible Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: American Standard Version 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: Douay-Rheims Bible Dearly beloved, think not strange the burning heat which is to try you, as if some new thing happened to you; English Revised Version 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: Webster's Bible Translation Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you: Weymouth New Testament Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesThink it not strange (μὴ ξενίζεσθε) I.e., alien from you and your condition as Christians. Compare 1 Peter 5:4. Fiery trial (πυρώσει) The word means burning. In Proverbs 27:21 (Sept.), it is rendered furnace. In Psalm 65 (Sept.), 66 (A. V.), we read, "Thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast smelted us, as silver is smelted." Compare Zechariah 13:9. Which is to try you (ὑμῖν γινομένῃ) The A. V. thus makes the trial a thing of the future; mistranslating the Greek present participle, which is taking place. This participle, therefore, represents the trial as actually in progress. The Rev. does not give this force by its which cometh upon you. To try you (πρὸς πειρασμὸν) Lit., for trial or probation. Strange thing (ξένον) Compare think it not strange, above. Happened (συμβαίνοντος) Again the present participle. Better, perhaps, were happening; by chance, instead of with the definite purpose indicated by "taking place with a view to probation." See above. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge think. the fiery. See on ch. as. 2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Cross References Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them. 1 Peter 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Jump to Previous Accidentally Amongst Astonished Beloved Dear Faith Fiery Finding Fire Flame Friends Happening Ordeal Persecution Prove Raging Scorching Strange Suffering Surprised Surprising Test Tested Think Trial TryJump to Next Accidentally Amongst Astonished Beloved Dear Faith Fiery Finding Fire Flame Friends Happening Ordeal Persecution Prove Raging Scorching Strange Suffering Surprised Surprising Test Tested Think Trial TryLinks 1 Peter 4:12 NIV1 Peter 4:12 NLT 1 Peter 4:12 ESV 1 Peter 4:12 NASB 1 Peter 4:12 KJV 1 Peter 4:12 Bible Apps 1 Peter 4:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 4:12 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 4:12 French Bible 1 Peter 4:12 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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