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1 Peter 1:6
6Wherein ye exult, for a little while at present, if needed, put to grief by various trials,
1 Peter 1:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
- New International Version (NIV)In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.
- English Standard Version (ESV)In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,
- New King James Version (NKJV)In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,
Context of 1 Peter 1:6
4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in [the] heavens for you, 5who are kept guarded by [the] power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in [the] last time. Wherein ye exult, for a little while at present, if needed, put to grief by various trials, 7that the proving of your faith, much more precious than of gold which perishes, though it be proved by fire, be found to praise and glory and honour in [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: 8whom, having not seen, ye love; on whom [though] not now looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with [the] glory,
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ἐν ᾧ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε ὀλίγον ἄρτι, εἰ δέον ἐστίν, ἐν ποικίλοις πειρασμοῖςRead the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Peter 1:6
- 1 Peter 1:8whom, having not seen, ye love; on whom [though] not now looking, but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and filled with [the] glory,
- 1 Peter 4:13but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation.
- 1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart exulteth in Jehovah, my horn is lifted up in Jehovah; my mouth is opened wide over mine enemies; for I rejoice in thy salvation.
- Psalms 9:14That I may declare all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will be joyful in thy salvation.
- Psalms 35:10All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, who deliverest the afflicted from one stronger than he, yea, the afflicted and the needy from him that spoileth him!
- Psalms 95:1Come, let us sing aloud to Jehovah, let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation;
- Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust, and not be afraid; for Jah, Jehovah, is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation.
- Isaiah 61:3to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, that beauty should be given unto them instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of the spirit of heaviness: that they might be called terebinths of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.
- Matthew 5:12Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
- Luke 1:47and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour.
- Luke 2:10And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;
- Luke 10:20Yet in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subjected to you, but rejoice that your names are written in the heavens.
- John 16:22And ye now therefore have grief; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one takes from you.
- Romans 5:2by whom we have also access by faith into this favour in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
- Romans 12:12As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering:
- 2 Corinthians 6:10as grieved, but always rejoicing; as poor, but enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
Commentaries on 1 Peter 1:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Wherein ye greatly rejoice - Some refer wherein, ̔ͅ, to the salvation mentioned above; others, to the last time, ͅ ͅ, in 1 Peter 1:5; others think that it applies to the being kept by the power of God through faith; and others, that it refers to all the preceding advantages and privileges. It was in the present salvation of God that they rejoiced or gloried, though not without having an eye to the great recompense of reward. Though now for a season - · A…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Wherein ye greatly rejoice - In which hope of salvation. The idea is, that the prospect which they had of the future inheritance was to them a source of the highest joy, even in the midst of their many sufferings and trials. On the general grounds for rejoicing, see the Romans 5:1-2 notes; Philemon 3:1; Philemon 4:4 notes; 1 Thessalonians 5:16 note. See also the notes at 1 Peter 1:8. The particular meaning here is, that the hope which they had of their…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-9In most New Testament letters, a section of thanks or praise follows the greeting. Peter praises God because his mercy gives new spiritual life. This life creates hope for the future, even during difficult times.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Wherein--in which prospect of final salvation. greatly rejoice--"exult with joy": "are exuberantly glad." Salvation is realized by faith (1Pe 1:9) as a thing so actually present as to cause exulting joy in spite of existing afflictions. for a season--Greek, "for a little time." if need be--"if it be God's will that it should be so" [Alford], for not all believers are afflicted. One need not invite or lay a cross on himself, but only "take up" the cross…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Peter 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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