Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Beloved, think it not strange at the fiery suffering among you that is coming to try you, as if a strange thing were happening to you,

Beloved, take not [as] strange the fire [of persecution] which has taken place amongst you for [your] trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;