Wherein (εν ω). This translation refers the relative ω to καιρω, but it is possible to see a reference to Χριστου (verse 3) or to …

Wherein you greatly rejoice. This refers to the hope of salvation. The idea is that the prospect they had of the future inheritance was a …

Wherein ye greatly rejoice.—“His scope,” says Leighton, “is to stir up and strengthen spiritual joy in his afflicted brethren; and therefo…

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

Or, "trials." …

“In this” probably refers to anticipation of the future deliverance. As Christians long for their inheritance, they can “rejoice.” Peter goes on to…

Wherein you greatly rejoice, or, In which you exult. Though the termination of the Greek verb is doubtful, the meaning neverthele…

Wherein you greatly rejoice
The Vulgate Latin version reads, "in which you shall rejoice": and so the Syriac version…

This epistle is addressed to believers in general, who are strangers in every city or country where they live, and are scattered through the nation…