1 Peter 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:12 — KJV
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
— 1 Peter 4:12 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:12 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 4:12
“Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:12: concerning, though, some
“And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:12: concerning, some, thing
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:12: concerning, some, thing
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:12: concerning, some, thing
“This is the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. marry: Heb. be wives”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:12: think, concerning, thing
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