1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
• New International Version (NIV)Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

Context of 1 Peter 4:12

10As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. 14If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

1 Peter 4:12 word by word

Ἀγαπητοί, μὴ ξενίζεσθε τῇ ἐν ὑμῖν πυρώσει πρὸς πειρασμὸν ὑμῖν γινομένῃ ὡς ξένου ὑμῖν συμβαίνοντος·Read the interlinear

• Belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• do not be surprisedξενίζωxenizō · to hostG3579
• fieryπύρωσιςpurōsis · burningG4451
• amongἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• you, which comesγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• upon you for your testingπειρασμόςpeirasmos · temptation/testing: testingG3986
• as thoughὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• some strangeξένοςxenos · foreignG3581
• were happeningσυμβαίνωsumbainō · to happenG4819

Cross-references for 1 Peter 4:12

• 1 Peter 4:4In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;
• Isaiah 28:21For the Lord will rise up as at Mount Perazim, He will be stirred up as in the valley of Gibeon, To do His task, His unusual task, And to work His work, His extraordinary work.
• 1 Peter 1:7so 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;
• Daniel 11:35Some of those who have insight will fall, in order to refine, purge and make them pure until the end time; because it is still to come at the appointed time.
• 1 Corinthians 3:13each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work.
• 1 Peter 5:9But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,
• 2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 4:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial - · The burning. The metaphor is old, but noble; it represents the Christians at Pontus as having fire cast upon them for the trying of their faith, as gold is tried by fire, 1 Peter 1:7, to which the apostle alludes - Macknight. St. Peter returns here to what he had often touched upon in this epistle, namely, to exhort the Christians to behave with patience and integrity under their present severe…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Beloved, think it not strange - Do not consider it as anything which you had no reason to expect; as anything which may not happen to others also. Concerning the fiery trial which is to try you - Referring, doubtless, to some severe persecution which was then impending. We have not the means of determining precisely what this was. The word rendered “fiery trial” ( ́ purōsei) occurs only here and in Revelation 18:9, Revelation 18:18; in both of which…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-19Verses 12-19 By patience and fortitude in suffering, by dependence on the promises of God, and keeping to the word the Holy Spirit hath revealed, the Holy Spirit is glorified; but by the contempt and reproaches cast upon believers, he is evil spoken of, and is blasphemed. One would think such cautions as these were needless to Christians. But their enemies falsely charged them with foul crimes. And even the best of men need to be warned against the worst…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12do 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. strange--they might think it strange that God should allow His chosen children to be sore tried. fiery trial--like the fire by which metals are tested and their dross removed. The Greek adds, "in your case." which is to try you--Greek, "which is taking place for a trial to you." Instead of its "happening to you" as some strange and untoward chance, it "is taking place" with the gracious design of trying you; God has a wise design in it--a consolatory…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 4:12

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Commandments
• Constancy
• Happiness
• Persecution
• Resignation
• Temptation

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Commentaries on 1 Peter 4

• 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
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings