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 gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of the many-sided grace of God. 11Whoever speaks, let it be as one speaking the utterances of God. Whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies. So in all things may God be glorified through Messiah Yeshua—all glory and power to Him forever and ever! Amen. Loved ones, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal taking place among you to test you—as though something strange were happening to you. 13Instead, rejoice insofar as you share in the sufferings of Messiah, so that at the revelation of His glory you may also rejoice and be glad. 14If you are insulted for the name of Messiah, you are fortunate, for 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• think itξενίζωxenizō · to hostG3579
• notμήmē · notG3361
• concerningἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ·σύsu · youG4771
• the fiery trialὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the fiery trialπύρωσιςpurōsis · burningG4451
• which isπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• to tryπειρασμόςpeirasmos · temptation/testing: testingG3986
• ·γίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• as thoughὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• some strange thingξένοςxenos · foreignG3581
• happenedσυμβαίνωsumbainō · to happenG4819

Cross-references for 1 Peter 4:12

• 1 Peter 4:4They are surprised that you do not run with them into the same riot of recklessness, and they vilify you.
• Isaiah 28:21For Adonai will rise up as at Mount Perazim, He will quake with awe as at the valley of Gibeon, to do His deed, His strange deed, and to work His work, His extraordinary work.
• 1 Peter 1:7These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.
• Daniel 11:35Even some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified and made spotless until the time of the end—for it will still come at the appointed time.
• 1 Corinthians 3:13each one’s work will become clear. For the Day will show it, because it is to be revealed by fire; and the fire itself will test each one’s work—what sort it is.
• 1 Peter 5:9Stand up against him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being laid upon your brothers and sisters throughout the world.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has taken hold of you except what is common to mankind. But God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can handle. But with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so you will be able to endure it.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the Good News of Messiah, in order to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
• 2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Messiah Yeshua 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

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