1 Peter 1:6

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

Cross-references

1 Peter 1:8 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:8, the same rejoicing is grounded in love for and faith in the unseen Christ, deepening the reason for joy amid trials.

1 Peter 1:7 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:7, the very next verse explains that trials test faith's genuineness, directly expanding on the purpose of grief.

1 Peter 5:10 promises restoration after suffering—directly links to the temporary trials and future vindication here.

In 1 Peter 4:13, rejoicing in suffering is linked to sharing Christ's sufferings, adding a Christological dimension to the trials.

1 Peter 5:9 Parallel

1 Peter 5:9 reminds that believers worldwide share the same sufferings, expanding the trials here from personal to universal.

Acts 14:22 Parallel

Acts 14:22 states that through many tribulations we enter the kingdom — directly supporting the necessity of trials in 1 Peter.

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul is content in hardships—directly mirrors the attitude of rejoicing despite trials.

In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul describes being sorrowful yet always rejoicing, directly echoing the joy amid trials in 1 Peter 1:6.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, Paul echoes this same contrast: momentary affliction produces eternal glory — reinforcing the reason for rejoicing.

Philippians 4:4 commands constant rejoicing in the Lord—directly aligning with rejoicing through trials here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, Paul describes being afflicted but not crushed — showing the same pattern of enduring trials while maintaining hope.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:6, believers receive the word with joy despite affliction—a direct parallel to rejoicing in trials.

In Romans 12:12, Paul commands joy in hope and patience in affliction — the very attitude described in 1 Peter 1:6.

In Hebrews 12:7-11, suffering is described as divine discipline producing righteousness — a strong parallel to trials refining faith.

Hebrews 12:11 affirms that discipline is painful now but yields righteousness — echoing the temporary grief and positive outcome of trials.

James 1:2 Parallel

James 1:2 commands counting trials as joy—an extremely close parallel to this verse's rejoicing despite trials.

John 16:33 Parallel

John 16:33 promises peace in Christ despite tribulation — reinforcing the call to rejoice because Christ has overcome.

John 16:22 Parallel

In John 16:22, Jesus promises grief turned to lasting joy — directly parallels the temporary trials leading to rejoicing in 1 Peter 1:6.

In Matthew 5:12, Jesus commands rejoicing under persecution, mirroring the call to joy despite suffering and pointing to heavenly reward.

Isaiah 61:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 61:3, the oil of joy replaces mourning — mirroring the transformation from grief to joy in trials.

Psalm 34:19 Parallel

Psalm 34:19 promises deliverance from many afflictions — directly paralleling the theme of trials and God's salvation.

In Hebrews 11:17, Abraham's test of faith exemplifies the 'various trials' believers face here.

Psalm 66:10 Parallel

In Psalm 66:10, God tests believers like silver refined by fire — the same refining metaphor for trials producing purity.

In 2 Corinthians 4:8, affliction does not crush believers — mirroring the perseverance through trials here.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

In Romans 8:18, present sufferings are outweighed by future glory — echoing the temporary trials and rejoicing here.

Acts 16:25 Parallel

Acts 16:25 has Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison—exemplifies the very attitude of rejoicing while suffering grief.

John 16:20 Parallel

John 16:20 foretells grief turning to joy—identical theme of temporary sorrow giving way to rejoicing, as in this verse.

Luke 6:21 Parallel

Luke 6:21 promises that those who weep now will laugh—the same beatitude pattern of present suffering leading to future joy.

James 5:11 Parallel

James 5:11 cites Job's perseverance as a model for enduring trials, providing a biblical example for the suffering mentioned here.

Revelation 2:10 exhorts faithfulness under persecution and promises a crown, reinforcing the call to endure trials.

In Philippians 3:3, we glory in Christ Jesus—the same focus of rejoicing despite trials in this verse.

1 Corinthians 10:13 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 10:13, God provides a way through trials — complementing the reassurance of enduring various trials here.

Romans 5:11 Parallel

In Romans 5:11, boasting in God through reconciliation frames the joy that sustains amid trials in 1 Peter 1:6.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

In Romans 5:2, boasting in the hope of God's glory echoes the joyful hope that undergirds rejoicing through trials in 1 Peter 1:6.

Lamentations 3:33 Related theme

In Lamentations 3:33, God does not afflict willingly — a nuance that trials are not arbitrary, complementing the 'if necessary' in 1 Peter.

Lamentations 3:32 Related theme

In Lamentations 3:32, though God causes grief, His compassion follows — echoing the temporary nature of trials here.

Psalm 119:75 Related theme

In Psalm 119:75, the psalmist affirms that affliction comes from God's faithfulness — a parallel perspective on trials being purposeful.