Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
strange--they might think it strange that God should allow His chosen children to be sore tried.
fiery trial--like the fire by which metals are tested and their dross removed. The Greek adds, "in your case."
which is to try you--Greek, "which is taking place for a trial to you." Instead of its "happening to you" as some strange and untoward chance, it "is taking place" with the gracious design of trying you; God has a wise design in it--a consolatory reflection.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Job 5:7
Psalms 40:1-3
1 Peter 1:3
1 Peter 1:6
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