You rejoice in this,[a] even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials(A) so that the proven character of your faith(B)—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire(C)—may result(D) in praise, glory, and honor(E) at the revelation of Jesus Christ.(F) Though you have not seen(G) him, you love him;(H) though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice(I) with inexpressible and glorious joy,

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  1. 1:6 Or In this fact rejoice

In all this you greatly rejoice,(A) though now for a little while(B) you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.(C) These have come so that the proven genuineness(D) of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire(E)—may result in praise, glory and honor(F) when Jesus Christ is revealed.(G) Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him(H) and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

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