1 Peter 1:6-8

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6} You rejoice in this,^(a) though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials^(A) ^{Tools
7} so that the genuineness of your faith^(B)—more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire^(C)—may result^(D) in^(b) praise, glory, and honor^(E) at the revelation of Jesus Christ.^(F) ^{Tools
8} You love Him,^(G) though you have not seen^(H) Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice^(I) with inexpressible and glorious joy,

Footnotes:

a. 1 Peter 1:6: Or In this [fact] rejoice

b. 1 Peter 1:7: Lit may be found for

Cross references:

A. 1 Peter 1:6: James 1:2; 1 Peter 4:12

B. 1 Peter 1:7: James 1:3

C. 1 Peter 1:7: Isaiah 48:10; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:3; 1 Corinthians 3:13

D. 1 Peter 1:7: 2 Corinthians 5:3; Philippians 3:9; Revelation 14:5

E. 1 Peter 1:7: Romans 2:7; Romans 2:10; Romans 2:29; 1 Corinthians 4:5

F. 1 Peter 1:7: Luke 17:30

G. 1 Peter 1:8: 1 John 4:20

H. 1 Peter 1:8: Exodus 33:20; Romans 8:24

I. 1 Peter 1:8: John 15:11; 2 Corinthians 6:10