Hebrews 12:11

But no chastening at the time seems to be [matter] of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields [the] peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

In Context

10For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.

12Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the failing knees;

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Cross References

Psalms 89:32Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.

Psalms 119:165Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.

Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.

Romans 5:3And not only [that], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;

2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary [and] light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;

1 Timothy 4:7But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 12:5-18

The Benefit of Afflictions; The Use of Afflictions; Cautions against Apostasy. ( a. d. 62.) 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father… Read the whole commentary →

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