1 Peter 4:12-16 Three Imperatives to Help Us Respond Biblically to Suffering and Persecution 1. Do Not Be Surprised as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 12 . John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 3:12, 1 Peter 1:6-7 . Purification of true believers vs. Weeding out of false converts . …