‏ 1 Peter 1:6-8

 Wherein ( εν ω ). This translation refers the relative  ω to  καιρω, but it is possible to see a reference to  Χριστου (verse 3) or to  θεου (verse 5) or even to the entire content of verses 3-5. Either makes sense, though possibly  καιρω is correct.

 Ye greatly rejoice ( αγαλλιασθε ). Present middle indicative (rather than imperative) of  αγαλλιαομα, late verb from  αγαλλομα, to rejoice, only in LXX, N.T., and ecclesiastical literature as in Mt 5:12.

 Now for a little while ( ολιγον αρτ ). Accusative case of time ( ολιγον ) probably as in Mr 6:31, though it can be used of space (to a small extent) as in Lu 5:3.

 If need be ( ε δεον ). Present active neuter singular participle of  δε (it is necessary). Some MSS. have  εστιν after  δεον (periphrastic construction). Condition of first class.

 Though ye have been put to grief ( λυπηθεντες ). First aorist passive participle (concessive circumstantial use) of  λυπεω, to make sorrowful (from  λυπη, sorrow), old and common verb. See 2Co 6:10.

 In manifold temptations ( εν ποικιλοις πειρασμοις ). Just the phrase in Jas 1:2, which see for discussion. "Trials" clearly right here as there. Seven N.T. writers use  ποικιλος (varied).

 The proof of your faith ( το δοκιμιον υμων της πιστεως ). The identical phrase in Jas 1:3 and probably derived from there by Peter. See there for discussion of  το δοκιμιον (the test or touchstone of faith).

 Being more precious ( πολυτιμοτερον ). No word for "being" ( ον ) in the Greek. The secondary uncials have  πολυ τιμιωτερον. The text is the comparative of  πολυτιμος, late adjective (Plutarch) from  πολυ and  τιμη (of great price) as in Mt 13:46.

 Than gold ( χρυσιου ). Ablative case after the comparative adjective.

 That perisheth ( του απολλυμενου ). Present middle articular participle of  απολλυμ to destroy. Even gold perishes (wears away).

 Though it is proved by fire ( δια πυρος δε δοκιμαζομενου ). Present passive articular participle (in the ablative like  χρυσιου ) of  δοκιμαζω (common verb for testing metals) with  δε, which gives a concessive sense to the participle. Faith stands the test of fire better than gold, but even gold is refined by fire.

 That might be found ( ινα ευρεθη ). Purpose clause with  ινα and the first aorist passive subjunctive of  ευρισκω, common verb, to find. As in 2Pe 3:14, this is the result of the probation by God as the Refiner of hearts.

 Unto praise and glory and honour ( εις επαινον κα δοξαν κα τιμην ). Here probably both to God and man in the result. Cf. Mt 5:11f.; Ro 2:7, 10; 1Ti 1:17.

 At the revelation of Jesus Christ ( εν αποκαλυψε Ιησου Χριστου ). So also in 1:13; 4:13; 2Th 1:7; 1Co 1:7; Lu 17:30 of the second coming of Christ as the Judge and Rewarder (Bigg).

 Whom ( ον ). Relative referring to Christ just before and accusative case, object of both  ιδοντες and  αγαπατε (ye love).

 Not having seen ( ουκ ιδοντες ). Second aorist active participle of  οραω, to see, with  ουκ rather than  μη because it negatives an actual experience in contrast with  μη ορωντες (though not seeing, hypothetical case). On whom ( εις ον ) with  πιστευοντες common construction for "believing on" ( πιστευω εις ). It is possible that Peter here has in mind the words of Jesus to Thomas as recorded in Joh 20:29 ("Happy are those not seeing and yet believing"). Peter was present and heard the words of Jesus to Thomas, and so he could use them before John wrote his Gospel.

 Ye rejoice greatly ( αγαλλιατε ). Same form as in verse 6, only active here instead of middle.

 With joy ( χαρα ). Instrumental case (manner).

 Unspeakable ( ανεκλαλητω ). Late and rare double compound verbal (alpha privative and  εκλαλεω ), here only in N.T., in Dioscorides and Heliodorus, "unutterable," like Paul's "indescribable" ( ανεκδιηγητος ) gift (2Co 9:15, here alone in N.T.).

 Full of glory ( δεδοξασμενη ). Perfect passive participle of  δοξαζω, to glorify, "glorified joy," like the glorified face of Moses (Ex 34:29ff.; 2Co 3:10.

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