1 Peter 4:12-14

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”

"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified." - 1 Peter 4:12-14
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What does 1 Peter 4:12-14 mean?

1 Peter 4:12-14 (KJV) states, "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad…

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1 Peter 4:12 - "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:"
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:" - 1 Peter 4:12
1 Peter 4:8
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:14 - "If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified."
'Si los insultan porque llevan el nombre de Cristo, serán bendecidos, porque el glorioso Espíritu de Dios reposa sobre ustedes. En cambio, alégrense mucho, porque estas pruebas los hacen ser partícipes con Cristo de su sufrimiento, para que tengan la inmensa alegría de ver su gloria cuando sea revelada a todo el mundo. Queridos amigos, no se sorprendan de las pruebas de fuego por las que están atravesando, como si algo extraño les sucediera. Sin embargo, si sufren, que no sea por matar, robar, causar problemas o entrometerse en asuntos ajenos. En cambio, no es nada vergonzoso sufrir por ser cristianos. ¡Alaben a Dios por el privilegio de que los llamen por el nombre de Cristo! Pues ha llegado el tiempo del juicio, y debe comenzar por la casa de Dios; y si el juicio comienza con nosotros, ¿qué terrible destino les espera a los que nunca obedecieron la Buena Noticia de Dios? Además, «Si los justos a duras penas se salvan, ¿qué será de los pecadores que viven sin Dios?» . De modo que, si sufren de la manera que agrada a Dios, sigan haciendo lo correcto y confíenle su vida a Dios, quien los creó, pues él nunca les fallará.' 1 Pedro 4:12-19
1 Peter 4:9 - "Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
1 Peter 1:14 - "As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:"
"Use hospitality one to another without grudging." - 1 Peter 4:9
Acts 12:14 - "And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate."
1 Peter 4:18 - "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?"
1 Peter 1:4 - "To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,"
Acts 4 Peter before the Sanhedrin
1 Peter 4:5 - "Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead."
1 Peter 4:4 - "Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:"
1 Peter 4:7 - "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."
1 Peter 3:14 - "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;"
1 Peter 4:8 - "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 2:14 - "Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
1 Peter 5:14 - "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen."
1 Peter 4:16 - "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."
1 cor 12:12-14
1 Peter 2:4 - "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,"
1 Peter 4:15 - "But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters."
1 Peter 4:2 - "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God."
1 Peter 4:10 - "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."