1 Peter 1:7

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—
World English Bible (WEB)
That{G2443} the trial{G1383} of your{G5216} faith{G4102}, being much{G4183} more precious{G5093} than of gold{G5553} that perisheth{G622}{(G5734)}, though{G1223}{G1161} it be tried{G1381}{(G5746)} with fire{G4442}, might be found{G2147}{(G5686)} unto{G1519} praise{G1868} and{G2532} honour{G5092} and{G2532} glory{G1391} at{G1722} the appearing{G602} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}:
Strong's King James
(7) So that the genuineness of your believing faith, more precious than gold which perishes and is examined by fire, may be found for praise, shekinah-glory and honour. In the revelation of ישוע Yeshua HaMashiach!
The F.O.G*
[7] These challenges, though painful, serve a purpose - they prove your faith is genuine. Just as gold, far less precious than your faith, must be refined by fire, your tested faith will result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus the Messiah steps onto history's stage at His return.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
that the proof of your faith—much more precious than of gold that is perishing, and through fire being approved—may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, in the revelation of Jesus Christ,
Young's Literal Translation

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