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Hebrews 12:7-11

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 12:7-11

Acts 14:22 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22

Job 34:31-32 - “Suppose a man says to God, ‘I am guilty but will offend no more. Click to read the verse Job 34:31-32 Click to read the verse Job 34:31-32

1 Samuel 2:29 - Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29

1 Samuel 2:34 - “‘And what happens to your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, will be a sign to you—they will both ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:34 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:34

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

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

Proverbs 23:13-14 - Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:13-14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:13-14

Proverbs 22:15 - Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:15

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

Proverbs 29:17 - Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:17

Proverbs 19:18 - Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:18

1 Samuel 3:13 - For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 3:13

1 Kings 1:6 - (His father had never interfered with him by asking, “Why do you behave as you do?” He was also... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:6

Proverbs 29:15 - The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:15

1 Kings 2:24-25 - And now, as surely as the Lord lives—he who has established me securely on the throne of my fat... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:24-25 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:24-25