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It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. <a href="/esv/1_peter/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/bsb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/blb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that the proven genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold, perishing though being refined by fire, may be discovered to result in praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ, <a href="/kjv/1_peter/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a> that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; <a href="/nasb/1_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; <a href="/lsb/1_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/amp/1_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/csb/1_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that the proven character of your faith —more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire —may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that the genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/asv/1_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ: <a href="/cev/1_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns. <a href="/erv/1_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, might be found unto praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ: <a href="/gwt/1_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed. <a href="/isv/1_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed. <a href="/msb/1_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that the proven character of your faith?more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire?may result in praise, honor, and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/net/1_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold--gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away--and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ-- <a href="/wbt/1_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though tried with fire, might be found to praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Jesus Christ: <a href="/wey/1_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ. <a href="/web/1_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a> that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ— <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> so that the proof of your faith—much more precious than gold that is perishing, and being approved through fire—may be found to [result in] praise, and honor, and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ, <a href="/blb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that the proven genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold, perishing though being refined by fire, may be discovered to result in praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ, <a href="/ylt/1_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that the proof of your faith -- much more precious than of gold that is perishing, and through fire being approved -- may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, in the revelation of Jesus Christ, <a href="/slt/1_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That the proof of your faith, much more precious than perishing gold, and being tried by fire, might be found to praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That the trial of your faith (much more precious than gold which is tried by the fire) may be found unto praise and glory and honour at the appearing of Jesus Christ: <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a> so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So that the proof of your faith, being much more precious than refined gold which has been purified by fire, may be made manifest for the glory and honour and praise at the appearing of Jesus Christ, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> So that the proof of your faith may appear, which is worth more than refined gold tried in the fire, for glory and honor and praise at the revelation of Yeshua The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ; <a href="/godbey/1_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> that the trial of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, however being tried by the fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ: <a href="/haweis/1_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: <a href="/mace/1_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ: <a href="/wey/1_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that the proving of your faith?being much more precious than gold that perishes, but is proved through fire?may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; <a href="/worsley/1_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> That the proof of your faith, which is much more precious than of gold, (that perisheth, though tried by fire) may be found unto praise, and honor, and glory, when Jesus Christ shall be revealed: <a href="/parallel/1_peter/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=66" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/1.htm">A Living Hope</a> …6In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials 7<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1383.htm" title="1383: dokimion (N-NNS) -- A test, trial, what is genuine. Neuter of a presumed derivative of dokime; a testing; by implication, trustworthiness.">proven character</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith—</a> <a href="/greek/4186.htm" title="4186: polytimoteron (Adj-NNS-C) -- Of great value, very costly, very precious. From polus and time; extremely valuable.">more precious</a> <a href="/greek/5553.htm" title="5553: chrysiou (N-GNS) -- A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin.">than gold,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apollymenou (V-PPM-GNS) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">perishes</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">even though</a> <a href="/greek/1381.htm" title="1381: dokimazomenou (V-PPM/P-GNS) -- From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve.">refined</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4442.htm" title="4442: pyros (N-GNS) -- Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; fire.">fire—</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurethē (V-ASP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">may result in</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/1868.htm" title="1868: epainon (N-AMS) -- Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.">praise,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timēn (N-AFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/602.htm" title="602: apokalypsei (N-DFS) -- An unveiling, uncovering, revealing, revelation. From apokalupto; disclosure.">the revelation</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> 8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a> Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. <a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Proverbs 17:3</a> A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Zechariah 13:9</a> This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3</a> And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Hebrews 12:10-11</a> Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. / No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Revelation 3:18</a> I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. <a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10</a> For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. <a href="/isaiah/48-10.htm">Isaiah 48:10</a> See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a> From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29</a> For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found to praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:the trial.<a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12</a> Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:<a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a> But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.<a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10-12</a> For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried… precious.<a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4,7</a> To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, … <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a> Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding… <a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Proverbs 8:19</a> My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.that.<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:14</a> But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.<a href="/jeremiah/48-36.htm">Jeremiah 48:36</a> Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and mine heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kirheres: because the riches that he hath gotten are perished.<a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Luke 12:20,21,33</a> But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? … tried.<a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12</a> Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:<a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a> But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.<a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10</a> For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.might.<a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.<a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21,23</a> His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Appearing</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Genuineness</a> <a href="/james/4-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/james/2-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/james/3-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Perishable</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Perishes</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Perisheth</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/james/5-7.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Redound</a> <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Refined</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">Result</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/james/1-13.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Worth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/16-10.htm">Appearing</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Genuineness</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">Perishable</a> <a href="/job/4-11.htm">Perishes</a> <a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Perisheth</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-14.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/1_john/5-2.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-13.htm">Redound</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Refined</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-9.htm">Result</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Worth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 1</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Peter praises God for his manifold spiritual graces;</a> 10. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">showing that the salvation in Christ the fulfillment of prophesy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">and exhorts them accordingly to be holy.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, faith is often tested to demonstrate its authenticity and strength, similar to how metals are tested for purity. <a href="/james/1-3.htm">James 1:3-4</a> speaks of the testing of faith producing perseverance. The idea of proving character is rooted in the Old Testament, where figures like Abraham (Genesis 22) were tested to reveal their faithfulness to God. The Greek word for "proven character" implies a process of examination and approval, suggesting that trials serve a divine purpose in refining believers.more precious than gold Gold, in ancient times, was considered one of the most valuable and enduring materials. However, the text asserts that faith, once proven, holds even greater value. This comparison highlights the eternal significance of faith over material wealth. In <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, Jesus teaches about storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, reinforcing the idea that spiritual wealth surpasses earthly riches. The metaphor of gold also connects to the purification process, where impurities are removed, symbolizing the sanctification of believers.which perishes even though refined by fire Gold, despite its value and durability, is ultimately perishable. The refining process involves intense heat to purify the metal, analogous to the trials believers face. This imagery is used throughout scripture, such as in <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3</a>, where God is described as a refiner and purifier of silver. The temporary nature of gold contrasts with the eternal nature of faith, underscoring the transient nature of earthly possessions and the enduring quality of spiritual virtues.may result in praise, glory, and honor The outcome of tested faith is described as resulting in praise, glory, and honor. These terms are often associated with divine reward and recognition. In <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a>, Paul speaks of seeking glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in doing good. The ultimate reward for believers is not earthly acclaim but divine commendation. This phrase suggests that enduring faith will be acknowledged and celebrated in the presence of God.at the revelation of Jesus Christ This phrase points to the eschatological hope of Christians—the second coming of Christ. The "revelation" refers to the unveiling or appearing of Jesus, as described in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>. This future event is a central theme in Christian eschatology, where believers anticipate the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His kingdom. The anticipation of Christ's return serves as motivation for enduring trials, as it promises ultimate vindication and reward for the faithful.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally believed to be the author of this epistle. He writes to encourage believers who are facing trials. 2. <a href="/topical/b/believers_in_asia_minor.htm">Believers in Asia Minor</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, who were experiencing persecution and suffering for their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to the passage, as the revelation of Jesus is the ultimate event that believers anticipate, where their faith will be rewarded. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gold_refining.htm">Gold Refining</a> A metaphor used by Peter to describe the process of testing and purifying faith, likening it to the refining of gold. 5. <a href="/topical/r/revelation_of_jesus_christ.htm">Revelation of Jesus Christ</a> The future event when Jesus will be revealed in glory, and believers' faith will be fully vindicated.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_tested_faith.htm">The Value of Tested Faith</a> Our faith, when tested, is more precious than gold. Trials are not meant to destroy us but to refine and strengthen our faith. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a> Just as gold is refined by fire, our faith is purified through trials. We should embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The ultimate goal of our faith is to bring praise, glory, and honor to Jesus Christ at His revelation. Keeping an eternal perspective helps us endure present difficulties. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_suffering.htm">Joy in Suffering</a> Understanding that trials have a purpose can bring joy even in suffering, knowing that they lead to a deeper relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_christ's_return.htm">Anticipation of Christ's Return</a> The revelation of Jesus Christ is a future event that should motivate us to live faithfully, knowing that our faith will be rewarded.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 1</a> <a href="/q/how_can_we_be_sure_of_god's_promises.htm">How does testing strengthen faith according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_god_silent_during_prayer.htm">Why does God seem silent when people pray?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_test_if_he's_omniscient.htm">If God is omniscient, why does He test people?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_find_joy_in_severe_trials.htm">In James 1:2–4, how can someone realistically find joy in trials, especially when facing severe trauma or suffering? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) That the trial of your faith.--This depends grammatically on "having been grieved." The purpose of God's providence in sending the griefs is "that the trial of your faith might be found unto praise." The word "trial" here does not mean exactly the same as in the passage of St. James; in that passage it signifies the active testing of faith, here it has rather the meaning of the cognate word translated "assurance" in <a href="/romans/5-4.htm" title="And patience, experience; and experience, hope:">Romans 5:4</a>, "proof" in <a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm" title="For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether you be obedient in all things.">2Corinthians 2:9</a>, <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm" title="But you know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he has served with me in the gospel.">Philippians 2:22</a>, i.e., the attested worth, the genuine character. This seems necessitated by the comparison of the trial with the gold itself, as we shall see. You cannot compare an act or process with gold, but you can compare "the genuine character" brought out by the process properly enough. Besides, that which you wish to "praise" at Christ's coming is not the process by which the faith was proved, but the worth of the faith itself. "Faith" seems to mean the same as in <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm" title="Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.">1Peter 1:5</a>.Being much more precious than of gold.--There is no reason, or indeed any grammatical right, to insert the "of." It should be, more exceedingly valuable than gold. He does not say "your faith is more valuable than gold," but "your faith's genuineness is more valuable than gold." It is worth anything to establish the true character of your faith; it would be a most serious loss to leave a chance of an imputation upon your Christianity.That perisheth, though it be tried with fire.--Rather, which is a thing that perisheth, and yet is tried through fire. The argument is this. Gold is a perishable thing, and comes to an end with the rest of the world, or is worn away with handling and is lost; and yet men take great pains to test it and show that it contains no dross, and do so by means of fire. How much more may we expect a fiery trial (<a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm" title="Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:">1Peter 4:12</a>) to test the character of our belief in the unseen Christ, when that belief is never to come to an end (<a href="/1_corinthians/13-13.htm" title="And now stays faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.">1Corinthians 13:13</a>), and on its freedom from alloy everything depends! . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - That the trial of your faith. The words of ver. 6, "if need be," point to the purpose and end of the temptations. St. Peter proceeds to develop his meaning. The word rendered "trial" (δοκίμιον or δυκιμεῖον) means rather "test or proof;" it is explained by Dionysius of Halicarnassus ('Rhet.,' I1) as that at which, when one looks, he is able to form a judgment. Cremer says it is "not only the means of proof itself, e.g. the touchstone, but also the trace of the metal left thereon. Hence here and in <a href="/james/1-3.htm">James 1:3</a> τό δοκίμιον τῆς πίστεως is the result of the contact of faith with temptations, that in virtue of which faith is recognized as genuine - the verification of faith." Dr. Heft ('Notes on Select Readings') prefers the reading τὸ δόκιμον, which is given by two of the better cursives. He says, "τὸ δοκίμιον is the instrument of trial, not even the process of trial, much less the thing fried; while it is only the thing tried that can be compared, as here, to gold refined in the fire." Compare the use of the cognate word δοκιμή in <a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9</a>; <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Romans 5:4</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Philippians 2:22</a>. Being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire; rather, as in the Revised Version, more precious than gold. Gold is the most precious of metals, faith is more precious far; the proof of faith is more momentous beyond all comparison than the proof of gold. Gold perishes; "Consumitur annulus usu," says the poet; "Aurum cummundo perit," says Bengel; but "Now abideth faith, hope, charity," says the apostle. Gold is tried with fire; as by the purifying fire gold is purged of dross (<a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Isaiah 1:25</a>), so by the refining fire of temptations the faithful are cleansed from pride and self-reliance and the pollutions of sin. Might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ; "might be found" at the judgment, in the searching investigation of the great day. -Praise; in words, "Well (lone, good and faithful servant." He, our; in the distinctions granted to the faithful - the crown of righteousness, the white robe, the palm. Glory; the glory which was Christ's before the world was, which he giveth to his chosen (<a href="/john/17-22.htm">John 17:22</a>). At the appearing; rather, revelation. Now we see him only by faith; then his elect shall see him as he is - the veil will be withdrawn (see ver. 5). <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. authenticity δοκίμιον (dokimion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1383.htm">Strong's 1383: </a> A test, trial, what is genuine. Neuter of a presumed derivative of dokime; a testing; by implication, trustworthiness. of your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. faith— πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. more precious πολυτιμότερον (polytimoteron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4186.htm">Strong's 4186: </a> Of great value, very costly, very precious. From polus and time; extremely valuable. than gold, χρυσίου (chrysiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin. which τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. perishes ἀπολλυμένου (apollymenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. even though δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. refined δοκιμαζομένου (dokimazomenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1381.htm">Strong's 1381: </a> From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. fire— πυρὸς (pyros) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4442.htm">Strong's 4442: </a> Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. may result in εὑρεθῇ (heurethē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. praise, ἔπαινον (epainon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing. glory, δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. honor τιμὴν (timēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] revelation ἀποκαλύψει (apokalypsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_602.htm">Strong's 602: </a> An unveiling, uncovering, revealing, revelation. From apokalupto; disclosure. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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