Verse 6
2. Joy in the blissful prospect in contrast with severe temporary trial, 1 Peter 1:6-7.
6. Wherein Referring to 1 Peter 1:3-5, generally.
Rejoice With a deep, holy exultation.
In heaviness Better, afflicted, or made sorrowful, and yet exulting. The manifold temptations were the various trials of their Christian integrity to which they were exposed, in which they had suffered and were still to suffer. The path to glory for those early Christians lay through opposition and tribulation. Their religion made no compromise with other beliefs; its friends were subjects of constant social reproach and frequent persecutions. They were tried on every side and in every way. It was good to be reminded that the season was short in any event, and very short as compared with eternity. The need of these troubles was not in God’s imposing them, but in the circumstances in which they were providentially placed, and the malignancy of their Jewish and heathen neighbours.
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