 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you  to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice  inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,  so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 

<h3>Suffering for Being a Christian</h3> 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 4:12

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you<cr>1</cr> to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

But rejoice<cr>1</cr> inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,<cr>2</cr> so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.<cr>3</cr>

1 Peter 4:13

 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you   to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice   inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,   so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.  

1 Peter 4:12-13 NIV

1 Peter 4:12-13 NIV

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