1 Peter 1

6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by *James 1:2;[ch. 4:12]various trials, 7 so that *James 1:3the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes *Job 23:10;Ps. 66:10;Prov. 17:3;Isa. 48:10though it is tested by *1 Cor. 3:13fire—may be found to result in *Rom. 2:7,10;1 Cor. 4:5;[2 Thess. 1:7-12]praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 *[1 John 4:20] Though you have not seen him, you love him. *[Heb. 11:27]; See John 20:29Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining *Rom. 6:22the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.