1Pe 4:12-13 | JFB | e4.org | 12. strange —they might think it strange that God should allow His chosen children to be sore tried. fiery trial —like the fire by which metals are tested and their dross removed. The Greek adds, "in your case." which is to try you — Greek, "which is taking place for a trial to you." Instead of its " happening to you" as some strange and untoward chance, it "is taking place" with the gracious design of trying you; God has a wise design in it

‏ 1 Peter 4:12-13

12. strange—they might think it strange that God should allow His chosen children to be sore tried.

fiery trial—like the fire by which metals are tested and their dross removed. The Greek adds, "in your case."

which is to try you—Greek, "which is taking place for a trial to you." Instead of its "happening to you" as some strange and untoward chance, it "is taking place" with the gracious design of trying you; God has a wise design in it—a consolatory reflection.

13. inasmuch as—The oldest manuscripts read, "in proportion as"; "in as far as" ye by suffering are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that is, by faith enter into realizing fellowship with them; willingly for His sake suffering as He suffered.

with exceeding joy—Greek, "exulting joy"; now ye rejoice amidst sufferings; then ye shall EXULT, for ever free from sufferings (1Pe 1:6, 8). If we will not bear suffering for Christ now, we must bear eternal sufferings hereafter.