Hebrews 12:11

Now all chastisement for the present indeed seemeth not to bring with it joy, but sorrow: but afterwards it will yield, to them that are exercised by it, the most peaceable fruit of justice.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

10And they indeed for a few days, according to their own pleasure, instructed us: but he, for our profit, that we might receive his sanctification.

12Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,

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Cross References

Psalms 89:32If they profane my justices: and keep not my commandments:

Proverbs 19:18Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.

Romans 5:3And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

2 Corinthians 4:17For that which is at present momentary and light of our tribulation, worketh for us above measure exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.

1 Timothy 4:7But avoid foolish and old wives' fables: and exercise thyself unto godliness.

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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