1 Peter 1

6 You rejoice in this,  * 1:6 Or In this fact rejoice even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials  * 1:6 Jms 1:2; 1Pt 4:127 so that the proven character of your faith  * 1:7 Jms 1:3  — more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire  * 1:7 Is 48:10; Zch 13:9; Mal 3:3; 1Co 3:13  — may result  * 1:7 2Co 5:3; Php 3:9; Rv 14:5 in praise, glory, and honor  * 1:7 Rm 2:7,10,29; 1Co 4:5 at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  * 1:7 Lk 17:308 Though you have not seen  * 1:8 Ex 33:20; Rm 8:24 him, you love him;  * 1:8 1Jn 4:20 though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice  * 1:8 Jn 15:11; 2Co 6:10 with inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.