1 Peter 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 1:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 1:7 — KJV
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
— 1 Peter 1:7 (KJV)
1 Peter 1:7 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 1:7
“And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:7: much, more, precious
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:7: being, praise, glory
“For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:7: much, more, than
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:7: much, more, precious
“And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city. to weigh: Heb. the weight of”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 1:7: much, precious, gold
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