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Hebrews 12:5-12

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.

12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.

Cross References for Hebrews 12:5-12

Revelation 3:19 - Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19

Deuteronomy 4:9-10 - Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes ha... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:9-10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:9-10

Hebrews 2:1 - Warning to Pay Attention We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:1

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

Joshua 7:7 - And Joshua said, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to d... Click to read the verse Joshua 7:7 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:7

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

1 Chronicles 15:12-13 - He said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families; you and your fellow Levites are ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 15:12-13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 15:12-13

Psalms 119:75 - I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:75 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:75

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Proverbs 3:1 - Further Benefits of Wisdom My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:1

Numbers 17:12 - The Israelites said to Moses, “We will die! We are lost, we are all lost! Click to read the verse Numbers 17:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 17:12

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

James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will rece... Click to read the verse James 1:12 Click to read the verse James 1:12

Psalms 94:12 - Blessed is the man you discipline, O Lord, the man you teach from your law; Click to read the verse Psalms 94:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:12

1 Corinthians 11:32 - When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:32

Job 5:17-18 - “Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Click to read the verse Job 5:17-18 Click to read the verse Job 5:17-18

Jeremiah 31:18 - “I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me like an unruly calf, and I have bee... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:18

Psalms 119:83 - Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:83 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:83

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Psalms 119:109 - Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:109 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:109

Psalms 73:14 - All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:14

Proverbs 3:11-12 - My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:11-12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:11-12

Psalms 119:16 - I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:16

Hebrews 12:3 - Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3

Job 34:31 - “Suppose a man says to God, ‘I am guilty but will offend no more. Click to read the verse Job 34:31 Click to read the verse Job 34:31

Psalms 118:18 - The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Click to read the verse Psalms 118:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 118:18

Psalms 6:1-2 - Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm o... Click to read the verse Psalms 6:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 6:1-2

Hosea 7:15 - I trained them and strengthened them, but they plot evil against me. Click to read the verse Hosea 7:15 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:15

Proverbs 4:5 - Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:5

Hebrews 12:3-4 - Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3-4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3-4

Matthew 16:9-10 - Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how ... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:9-10 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:9-10

Luke 24:6 - He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: Click to read the verse Luke 24:6 Click to read the verse Luke 24:6

Luke 24:8 - Then they remembered his words. Click to read the verse Luke 24:8 Click to read the verse Luke 24:8

Joshua 7:7-11 - And Joshua said, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to d... Click to read the verse Joshua 7:7-11 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:7-11

Hebrews 12:7 - Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:7

2 Samuel 6:7-10 - The Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him d... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:7-10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:7-10

1 Chronicles 13:9-13 - When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, b... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 13:9-13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 13:9-13