Wherein — That is, in being so kept. Ye even now greatly rejoice, though now for a little while — Such is our whole life, compared to eternity. If need be — For it is not always needful. If God sees it to be the best means for your spiritual profit. Ye are in heaviness — Or sorrow; but not in darkness; for they still retained both faith, 1 Peter 1:5, hope, and love; yea, at this very time were rejoicing with joy unspeakable, 1 Peter 1:8.
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1 Peter 1:6
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: