1 Peter 4:12

Translations

Modern

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Traditional

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

Literal

Beloved, do not think strange the fiery ordeal among you taking place for a trial to you, as if a strange thing were happening to you.

Latin

Carissimi, nolite peregrinari in fervore, qui ad tentationem vobis fit, quasi novi aliquid vobis contingat:

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English

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Notes

1 Peter 4:12

do not be surprised: Christians, especially those trying to live in a way that pleases God, should expect hostility from this world that is full of sin (see John 16:33; Acts 14:22; Romans 8:17; Philippians 1:29).

1 Peter 4:12–19

Peter gives Christians one final instruction about how to face the trials that will surely come.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Christian Suffering Endurance God Protects His Servant Suffering in Following God The Righteous Suffer True Success

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Judgment Nero Persecution Peter, First Letter of Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Blame Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Constancy: Under Suffering Happiness of the Righteous Needing God Persecution of the Righteous Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning Risk Self Acceptance Sneaky People Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Testing Those in Jail

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