1 Peter 1:7
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
King James Version
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Faith tested by fire is more precious than gold, and it will be found to praise and honour at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
Fulfillment References
1 Peter 4:12-13 James 1:12 Malachi 3:3 1 Peter 5:4
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalTrials are not wasted. Heartbreaking as they are, they are the fire that forges us. Faith tested like gold in fire will be 'found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.' Peter, who once failed his own test, wrote this. Those who believe 'though now ye see him not' (1:8) will see Him at His appearing.
JewishNo traditional Jewish reading. The refining image echoes Malachi 3:3 and Zechariah 13:9.
CatholicSuffering borne in faith is purified and rewarded at Christ's return.
ProtestantTrials prove genuine faith, which will be honoured when Christ appears.
OrthodoxSuffering as purification toward glory.
DispensationalRewards for believers when Christ comes for the church.
AcademicRefining imagery from Malachi 3:3 and Zechariah 13:9. 'Appearing' (apokalypsis) is Peter's usual word for the second coming.
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