6 Because of this you are greatly rejoicing, though for a short time, if it must be, you have been distressed by various trials,+ 7 in order that the tested quality of your faith,+ of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being tested* by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.+

24 For “all flesh is* like grass, and all its glory is like a blossom of the field; the grass withers, and the flower falls off, 25 but the saying* of Jehovah* endures forever.”+ And this “saying”* is the good news that was declared to you.+