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12 Dearly beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is among you (to test you), as though some strange thing had come to you.

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings! So that when His glory shall appear, you may be glad and rejoice!

14 If you are railed upon for the Name of Christ, you are blessed! For the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you (Who on their part is blasphemed, but on your part is glorified).

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Suffering for Being a Christian

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(D) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(E) you are blessed,(F) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

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