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1 Peter 1:7
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—

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1 Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,

1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

1 Peter 4:13
But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,

James 1:3
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 1:12
Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.

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Zechariah 13:9
I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say, ‘It is my people;’ and they will say, ‘Yahweh is my God.’ ”

Malachi 3:2
“But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire, and like launderers’ soap;

Malachi 3:3
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness.

Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.

Psalms 66:10
For you, God, have tested us. You have refined us, as silver is refined.

Isaiah 48:10
Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver. I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.

Job 23:10
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.

1 Corinthians 3:13
each man’s work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man’s work is.

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