Hebrews 12:11

Now all chastening for the present indeed seems not joyous, but grievous; but afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness, to those who have been exercised thereby.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

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

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Cross References

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;

2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works out for us a far more exceeding, an eternal weight of glory;

1 Timothy 4:7But the profane and silly fables[4:7] avoid, 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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