6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries,
Verse 6
The joy that is talked about in this verse is about what verse 5 talks about which is about protection by the power of Christ through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last times.
The New King James and a few others say manifold temptations instead of Various trials.
This gives light to the fact that it is talking about temptation in this verse.
That we will have various temptations.
This will only be for a little while- meaning a duration of time or season.
2 through whom we also have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God. Romans 12:2
Verse 7
This verse talks about how our lives should have proof that we live for Christ.
That kind of faith is genuine in praise and what we do.
Honor refers to us showing others how to live out our faith.
Glory- refers to our reward with that glory in Jesus Christ.
The revelation of Jesus Christ refers to the judge of the world.
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:3
Verse 8
This verse talks about not seeing Jesus, loving Jesus but you do not see Jesus now you still believe in Jesus you greatly rejoice with joy.
Impressible according to the Oxford Dictionary says, too strong a feeling to be described or conveyed in words.
29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, have you now believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.”
Verse 9
Verse 9 refers to verses 7 & 8 which is the obtaining as the outcome of your faith and salvation of your souls.
22 But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. Romans 6:22
Verse 10
This verse talks about our salvation which is talked about in verse 9.
Then it goes on in the verse to talk about the prophets who prophesied will look and question.
17 You fools and blind men! Which is more important, the gold or the temple that sanctified the gold? Matthew 23:17
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