1 Peter
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6
1 Peter 1:6 (KJV) speaks to trials, joy, and perseverance — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
James 1:2“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
Psalms 34:19“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts of the Apostles 14:22“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
2 Corinthians 4:17
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 1:6 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 1:6 reads: "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:" The verse speaks to trials, joy, and perseverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 1:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:" is 1 Peter 1:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 1:6?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 1:6 include James 1:2, Romans 5:3, and Psalms 34:19. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 1:6 deepens the theme of trials.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 1:6?
Read 1 Peter 1:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.