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Hebrews 12:6-11 The Faith of the Ancients

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 12:6-11

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

2 Chronicles 20:37 - Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have m... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 20:37 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 20:37

Isaiah 27:9 - By this, then, will Jacob’s guilt be atoned for, and this will be the full fruitage of the remo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:9

Psalms 119:71 - It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:71 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:71

Proverbs 19:29 - Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:29

Luke 7:21 - At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sigh... Click to read the verse Luke 7:21 Click to read the verse Luke 7:21

2 Samuel 12:14 - But because by doing this you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter contempt, the son bo... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:14

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

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

John 16:27 - No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. Click to read the verse John 16:27 Click to read the verse John 16:27

Deuteronomy 8:5 - Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 8:5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 8:5

2 Samuel 7:14 - I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with the rod... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:14

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

Proverbs 3:12 - because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs 13:24 - He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:24

Hebrews 12:8 - If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate child... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:8

Ruth 1:3 - Now Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. Click to read the verse Ruth 1:3 Click to read the verse Ruth 1:3

1 Samuel 30:3 - When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:3

Psalms 32:1-5 - Psalm 32 Of David. A maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are co... Click to read the verse Psalms 32:1-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 32:1-5

Psalms 89:30-34 - “If his sons forsake my law and do not follow my statutes, Click to read the verse Psalms 89:30-34 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:30-34

Psalms 39:11 - You rebuke and discipline men for their sin; you consume their wealth like a moth— each man is ... Click to read the verse Psalms 39:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 39:11

Jeremiah 10:24 - Correct me, Lord, but only with justice— not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:24 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:24

James 5:11 - As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseveranc... Click to read the verse James 5:11 Click to read the verse James 5:11

Mark 3:10 - For he had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him. Click to read the verse Mark 3:10 Click to read the verse Mark 3:10

Psalms 73:14-15 - All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:14-15 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:14-15

Hebrews 12:7-8 - Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:7-8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:7-8