1 Peter
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
1 Peter 1:7
1 Peter 1:7 (KJV) speaks to trials, faith, and suffering with purpose — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
James 1:3“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“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“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
James 1:2“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
Psalms 34:19
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 1:7 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 1:7 reads: "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:" The verse speaks to trials, faith, and suffering with purpose. 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 1:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:" is 1 Peter 1:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 1:7?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 1:7 include James 1:3, Romans 5:3, and Acts of the Apostles 14:22. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 1:7 deepens the theme of trials.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 1:7?
Read 1 Peter 1:7 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.