1 Peter 1:7

1:7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, ¹  which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away ²  – and will bring praise ³  and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. ⁴ 

1 Peter 1:13

1:13 Therefore, get your minds ready for action ⁵  by being fully sober, and set your hope ⁶  completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. ⁷ 

¹ tn Or “genuineness,” the result of testing. On the other hand it may denote the process of testing: “that the proving of your faith…may bring praise.”

² tn Grk “which is passing away but is tested by fire,” describing gold in a lesser-to-greater comparison with faith’s proven character.

³ tn Grk “that the testing of your faith…may be found unto praise,” showing the result of the trials mentioned in v. 6.

⁴ tn Grk “at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (cf. v. 13).

⁵ tn Grk “binding up the loins of your mind,” a figure of speech drawn from the Middle Eastern practice of gathering up long robes around the waist to prepare for work or action.

⁶ tn Grk “having bound up…, being sober, set your hope…”

⁷ tn Grk “at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (cf. v. 7).