JMNT(i)
7 [
This is]
to the end that the examined and tested approval of your faith (of the trust and faithfulness of you folks) – [
being]
of much greater value and worth, and more precious, than of gold that constantly loses itself away (perishes of itself)
despite being progressively tested and examined through fire – might be found [
progressing]
into praise (approval; commendation)
and glory (or: a good reputation)
and honor (value; worth)
within an unveiling of Jesus Christ (or: in union with a revelation whose source is, which has the character of, and which is, Jesus, [the] Anointed One; in the midst of a disclosure from [Messiah] Jesus),
8 Whom not seeing (or: perceiving),
you folks are continuously loving and accepting (or: experiencing the urge for reunion);
into Whom at the present moment you folks are not constantly looking, yet are habitually believing (or: continuously placing [your] trust and loyalty).
You folks are repeatedly rejoicing and being very happy in indescribable (or: incapable of being spoken out)
joy which also exists having been made glorious (or: by unspeakable and glorified joy; in joy [that is] inexpressible and has made a notable reputation; with joy that is glorious beyond words, and which is filled with imagination and good opinion),
9 being ones constantly bringing to, or conveying in, yourselves – as provision, attentive care and kindly keeping – the promised goal (the finished product; the aim and result; the purpose and destiny)
of the [other MSS: your]
faith and trust: deliverance ([the] restoration to wholeness and health; a salvation)
of souls (or: from inner beings and selves; or: = of people)!