joy] Mat. 5. 11, 12. 2 Corinthians 12:10. Hebrews 10:34. 1 Pet. 4. 13. That is, Be so farre from fainting under your afflictions, Hebrews 12:5. as to account them the matter or occasion of great joy, both because you are counted worthy to suffer for the Name of Christ, Acts 5:41. 2 Thess. 1. 5. as also because of the blessed fruits of them, Hebrews 12:11. Romans 5:3. divers] Both inward and outward. See 2 Corinthians 7:5. temptations] Or, trials. That is, afflictions, vers. 12. Luke 8:13. Acts 20:19. 1 Corinthians 10:13. Galatians 4:14. 1 Pet. 1. 6. and 4. 12. whereby the soundnesse of your faith, love, and obedience is tried. See Genesis 22:1. Hebrews 10:32.