THE FIRST LETTER OF PETER 1

6 In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials 7 so that the proven character of your faith—far more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire—may result in praise, *1:7 honor, and glory 𝔐14 • 𝔐6 ANT TR ¦ glory, and honor CT PCKhonor, and glory when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Although you *1:8 once did not know ¦ have not seen CT SCR {Note: The word once is not in the main Greek text but has been added for stylistic purposes.}once did not know him, you love him; although you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with an unspeakable and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the end result of *1:9 your ¦ --- WHyour faith—the salvation of your souls.