Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Holman Bible
Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal
International Standard Version
Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
A Conservative Version
Beloved, ye should not be surprised at the fieriness in you, which occurs for a trial to you, like a strange thing happening to you.
American Standard Version
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:
Amplified
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.
An Understandable Version
Loved ones, do not be surprised that you people are undergoing extremely difficult trials, as though something strange were happening to you, for it is [only] a test [of your faith].
Anderson New Testament
Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial that has come on you to try you, as if some strange thing had happened to you.
Bible in Basic English
Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:
Common New Testament
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Daniel Mace New Testament
My dear brethren, don't be surpriz'd at your being brought as it were to the test of fire; as if some strange thing had happen'd to you.
Darby Translation
Beloved, take not as strange the fire of persecution which has taken place amongst you for your trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Beloved, wonder not at the fiery trial among you, which is come upon you for a trial, as if some strange thing happened to you;
Godbey New Testament
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, coming upon you unto your testing: as some strange thing happening to you:
Goodspeed New Testament
Dear friends, do not be surprised that a test of fire is being applied to you, as though a strange thing were happening to you,
John Wesley New Testament
Beloved, wonder not at the burning which is among you, which is for your trial, as if some strange thing befell you: But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ,
Julia Smith Translation
Dearly beloved, be not astonished at the refining of fire in you, being for trial to you, as a strange thing happening to you:
King James 2000
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, [when it] takes place to test you, as [if] [something] strange were happening to you.
Modern King James verseion
Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though a strange thing happened to you,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:
Moffatt New Testament
Beloved, do not be surprised at the ordeal that has come to test you, as though some foreign experience befell you.
Montgomery New Testament
Do not think it strange, beloved, that a fiery ordeal has come to test you, as though some surprising thing had befallen you.
NET Bible
Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.
New Heart English Bible
Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
Noyes New Testament
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial which is taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing were befalling you;
Sawyer New Testament
BELOVED, think not strange of the fiery trial which is to try you, as if some strange thing happened to you,
The Emphasized Bible
Beloved! be not held in surprise by the burning among you, which, for putting you to the proof, is befalling you, as though a, surprising, thing were happening unto you;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
Webster
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:
Weymouth New Testament
Dear friends, do not be surprised at finding that that scorching flame of persecution is raging among you to put you to the test--as though some surprising thing were accidentally happening to you.
Williams New Testament
Dearly beloved, do not be astonished that a test by fire is coming upon you, as though something strange were happening to you,
Worrell New Testament
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery-test taking place among you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened to you;
Worsley New Testament
Beloved, be not surprised at the fiery trial coming upon you, which is to try you, as if some strange thing befel you:
Youngs Literal Translation
Beloved, think it not strange at the fiery suffering among you that is coming to try you, as if a strange thing were happening to you,
Themes
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Divine Promises » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God » Promises of characteristics of » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
God's Promises » To the afflicted » Fellowship in Christ's sufferings
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Peter 4:12
Devotionals containing 1 Peter 4:12
References
Hastings
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 4:12
Images 1 Peter 4:12
Prayers for 1 Peter 4:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Sharing The Sufferings Of Christ
11 If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 12 Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. 13 But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 28:21
For Yahweh will rise up as on Mount Perazim. He will be angry as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his unusual work, and bring to pass his act, his extraordinary act.
Daniel 11:35
Some of those who are wise shall fall, to refine them, and to purify, and to make them white, even to the time of the end; because it is yet for the time appointed.
1 Corinthians 3:13
each man's work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man's work is.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
and sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
1 Peter 1:6-7
Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,
1 Peter 4:4
They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:
1 Peter 5:9
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.