Hebrews 12:11

When it happens, all discipline seems painful and not something to be happy about. But later on it produces peace in those who have been trained in this way so that they do what is good and right.

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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

10They disciplined us for a short while as they thought appropriate, but God does so for our benefit in order that we can share his holy character.

12So strengthen your feeble hands, and your weak knees!

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Cross References

Psalms 89:32I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a rod, and their sin by lashing them with a whip.

Psalms 119:165Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.

Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there's still hope, but don't kill him.

Romans 5:3Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina.

2 Corinthians 4:17These trivial troubles we have only last for a little while, but they produce for us an ever-increasing degree of glory.

1 Timothy 4:7Reject what is irreligious, and old wives' tales. Make sure your exercise is spiritual—

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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