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 “to whom [pl.] it was revealed.”
9 sn This verse contains various allusions and quotations from Exod 19:5-6; 23:22 (LXX); Isa 43:20-21; and Mal 3:17.
13 tc Most later
14 tn Or “sanctify Christ as Lord.”
15 tn Grk “the hope in you.”
17 tn Grk “to begin from the house.”
18 tn Or “the end.”