The proof of your faith (το δοκιμιον υμων της πιστεως). The identical phrase in Jas 1:3 and probably derived from there by Peter. …

That the trial of your faith. The putting of your religion to the test, and showing what is its real nature. (See the notes on James 1:3, …

That the trial of your faith.—This depends grammatically on “having been grieved.” The purpose of God’s providence in sen…

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and…

When gold is refined, its impurities are removed by a fiery process. Though extremely durable, it belongs to the perishing world-order. Faith, whic…

Much more precious than of gold. The argument is from the lesser to the greater. For if gold, a corruptible metal, is considered so valuab…

That the trial of your faith
This is the principal end which God has in afflictive providences, to try the faith of …

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…