^{12 Ref} Beloved, think it not strange at the fiery suffering among you that is coming to try you, as if a strange thing were happening to you,

^{12 Ref} Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire:

^{12 Ref} Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.