1 Peter 1:6
“Wherin ye greatly reioyce, though now for a season (if neede bee) yee are in heauinesse through manifolde temptations:”
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1 Peter 1:6 Context
4To an inheritance incorruptible, and vndefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserued in heauen for you, 5Who are kept by the power of God through faith vnto saluation, ready to be reuealed in the last time. 6Wherin ye greatly reioyce, though now for a season (if neede bee) yee are in heauinesse through manifolde temptations: 7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ: 8Whom hauing not seene, yee loue, in whom though now ye see him not, yet beleeuing, ye reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable, and full of glory,
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Other Translations for 1 Peter 1:6
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
- King James Version
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,
- American Standard Version (1901)
You have cause for great joy in this, though it may have been necessary for you to be troubled for a little time, being tested in all sorts of ways,
- Basic English Bible
Wherein ye exult, for a little while at present, if needed, put to grief by various trials,
- Darby Bible
In which ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season (if need be) ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
- Webster's Bible
Rejoice triumphantly in the prospect of this, even if now, for a short time, you are compelled to sorrow amid various trials.
- Weymouth Bible
Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,
- World English Bible
In which ye schulen make ioye, thouy it bihoueth now a litil to be sori in dyuerse temptaciouns;
- Wycliffe Bible
in which ye are glad, a little now, if it be necessary, being made to sorrow in manifold trials,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 Peter 1:6
1:6 Wherein - That is, in being so kept. Ye even now greatly rejoice, though now for a little while - Such is our whole life, compared to eternity. If need be - For it is not always needful. If God sees it to be the best means for your spiritual profit. Ye are in heaviness - Or sorrow; but not in darkness; for they still retained both faith, #1Pe 1:5|, hope, and love; yea, at this very time were rejoicing with joy unspeakable, #1Pe 1:8|.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Peter 1:6
1Pe 1:6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice. In this glorious hope you rejoice. Though now for a season. This implies that a persecution was in progress, or threatened. Manifold temptations. Trials which put faith and patience to the test.