Hebrews 12:11

Now no discipline seems to be pleasant at the time, but painful; yet afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised by it.

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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

10Now they indeed disciplined us during a short period as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, so that we may partake of His holiness.

12Therefore strengthen the listless hands and weakened knees,

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Cross References

Romans 5:3Not only so, but we should also rejoice in the sufferings, knowing that the suffering produces perseverance;

2 Corinthians 4:17because our light, momentary affliction is working out for us an eternal and limitless measure of glory,

1 Timothy 4:7But reject godless myths and old-wives' tales; rather, exercise yourself toward 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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