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# This is for the proving of your faith
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In the same way in which fire refines gold, hardships test how well believers trust in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# the proving of your faith
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God wishes to test how well believers trust in Christ.
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# faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire
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Faith is more valuable than gold, because gold does not last forever, even if it is refined in fire.
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# your faith will be found to result in praise, glory, and honor
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Possible meanings are 1) that "God will honor you very highly" because of your faith or 2) that "your faith will bring praise, glory, and honor" to God.
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# at the revealing of Jesus Christ
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"when Jesus Christ is revealed." This refers to the return of Christ. This can also be expressed with an active form. Alternate translation: "when Jesus Christ appears to all people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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