1 Peter 1:7-9

New International Version

⁷ These have come so that the proven genuineness^(A) of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire^(B)—may result in praise, glory and honor^(C) when Jesus Christ is revealed.^{(D) 8} Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him^(E) and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, ⁹ for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.^(F)