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- 12 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. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a...
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Jan 25, 2016 · What is this fiery trial? Peter is writing from Rome (pictured as a great arch-evil Babylon in 1 Peter 5:13). And it could be that he sees on the horizon the horrible persecution of Nero when he lit Rome by burning Christians alive (AD 64). So it could be a literal fiery trial like that.
King James Version. 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
The fiery trial which is to try you. —This rendering is not only slovenly, but conveys a false impression, for the fiery trial was not future, but actually present. Literally it runs, Be not bewildered at the conflagration among you taking place for a trial to you. Already, then, the Asiatic Christians are enduring a fierce persecution.
The fiery trial which is to try you.--This rendering is not only slovenly, but conveys a false impression, for the fiery trial was not future, but actually present. Literally it runs, Be not bewildered at the conflagration among you taking place for a trial to you. Already, then, the Asiatic Christians are enduring a fierce persecution.
Apr 4, 2023 · When “the fiery trial” comes, we should not be surprised because sufferings are part and parcel of Christian experience to the extent that (1) we “walk as Jesus walked” (1 Jn. 2:6); (2) we are salt and light in the world (Matt. 5:13-16); (3) we are “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor. 5:20).
Concerning the fiery trial which is to try you: Instead of thinking of trials (even fiery trials) as strange occurrences, we see them as ways to partake of Christ’s sufferings. And if we partake of His sufferings, we will also partake of His glory and joy. i. Peter once told Jesus to avoid the suffering of the cross (Mark 8:32-33).
