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Hebrews 12:3-11

3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

5 And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,

6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”

7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?

8 If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!

10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.

11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Cross References for Hebrews 12:3-11

Isaiah 40:30-31 - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:30-31 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:30-31

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58

Luke 2:34 - Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the fal... Click to read the verse Luke 2:34 Click to read the verse Luke 2:34

Job 4:5 - But now trouble comes to you, and you are discouraged; it strikes you, and you are dismayed. Click to read the verse Job 4:5 Click to read the verse Job 4:5

Matthew 11:19 - The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a fri... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:19

Jonah 2:7 - “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy ... Click to read the verse Jonah 2:7 Click to read the verse Jonah 2:7

Matthew 21:23 - The Authority of Jesus Questioned Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:23

Isaiah 50:4 - The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:4

Deuteronomy 20:3 - He shall say: “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:3 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:3

John 8:59 - At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temp... Click to read the verse John 8:59 Click to read the verse John 8:59

Hebrews 12:12 - Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12

Luke 14:1 - Jesus at a Pharisee’s House One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pha... Click to read the verse Luke 14:1 Click to read the verse Luke 14:1

Isaiah 40:31 - but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:31 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:31

Luke 16:14 - The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. Click to read the verse Luke 16:14 Click to read the verse Luke 16:14

1 Samuel 12:24 - But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:24 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:24

John 5:16 - Life Through the Son So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecut... Click to read the verse John 5:16 Click to read the verse John 5:16

Hebrews 3:1 - Jesus Greater Than Moses Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:1

Matthew 22:15 - Paying Taxes to Caesar Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. Click to read the verse Matthew 22:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:15

Hebrews 12:5 - And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not m... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:5

Hebrews 12:2 - Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:2

Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do n... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9

2 Thessalonians 3:13 - And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:13

2 Corinthians 4:16 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:16

Matthew 10:24-25 - “A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:24-25 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:24-25

1 Peter 2:23 - When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threa... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:23

John 7:12 - Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Othe... Click to read the verse John 7:12 Click to read the verse John 7:12

John 10:20 - Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?” Click to read the verse John 10:20 Click to read the verse John 10:20

Matthew 12:24 - But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by Beelzebub, the prince of demons, t... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:24

2 Timothy 2:7 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7

Esther 4:13 - he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of a... Click to read the verse Esther 4:13 Click to read the verse Esther 4:13

Proverbs 24:10 - If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:10

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasures in Jars of Clay Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1

John 18:22 - When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby struck him in the face. “Is this the way you ... Click to read the verse John 18:22 Click to read the verse John 18:22

Matthew 21:46 - They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:46 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:46

Luke 11:53-54 - When Jesus left there, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely a... Click to read the verse Luke 11:53-54 Click to read the verse Luke 11:53-54

Hebrews 13:13 - Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:13

Mark 14:37 - Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:37 Click to read the verse Mark 14:37

1 Peter 4:1 - Living for God Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1

Matthew 21:15-16 - But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:15-16 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:15-16

Proverbs 3:11 - My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:11

John 9:40 - Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?” Click to read the verse John 9:40 Click to read the verse John 9:40

John 8:52 - At this the Jews exclaimed, “Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did ... Click to read the verse John 8:52 Click to read the verse John 8:52

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

Luke 15:2 - But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats wit... Click to read the verse Luke 15:2 Click to read the verse Luke 15:2

Luke 4:28-29 - All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. Click to read the verse Luke 4:28-29 Click to read the verse Luke 4:28-29

Luke 5:21 - The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who... Click to read the verse Luke 5:21 Click to read the verse Luke 5:21

Mark 2:16 - When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the “sinners” and tax colle... Click to read the verse Mark 2:16 Click to read the verse Mark 2:16

Matthew 15:2 - “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before th... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:2

Luke 19:39-40 - Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” Click to read the verse Luke 19:39-40 Click to read the verse Luke 19:39-40

Mark 2:24 - The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” Click to read the verse Mark 2:24 Click to read the verse Mark 2:24

Mark 9:14 - The Healing of a Boy With an Evil Spirit When they came to the other disciples, they saw a larg... Click to read the verse Mark 9:14 Click to read the verse Mark 9:14

Luke 13:13-14 - Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Click to read the verse Luke 13:13-14 Click to read the verse Luke 13:13-14

John 8:22 - This made the Jews ask, “Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, ‘Where I go, you cannot com... Click to read the verse John 8:22 Click to read the verse John 8:22

John 8:13 - The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is n... Click to read the verse John 8:13 Click to read the verse John 8:13

John 12:9-10 - Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of hi... Click to read the verse John 12:9-10 Click to read the verse John 12:9-10

Luke 11:15-16 - But some of them said, “By Beelzebub, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.” Click to read the verse Luke 11:15-16 Click to read the verse Luke 11:15-16

John 10:31-39 - Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, Click to read the verse John 10:31-39 Click to read the verse John 10:31-39

2 Timothy 2:7-8 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7-8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7-8

John 15:18-24 - The World Hates the Disciples “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. Click to read the verse John 15:18-24 Click to read the verse John 15:18-24

John 8:48-49 - The Claims of Jesus About Himself The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you ar... Click to read the verse John 8:48-49 Click to read the verse John 8:48-49