Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:

Αγαπητοι, μη παραξενευεσθε δια τον βασανισμον τον γινομενον εις εσας προς δοκιμασιαν, ως εαν συνεβαινεν εις εσας παραδοξον τι,

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: