Hebrews 12:11

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Majority Standard Bible

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

10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

Read all of Hebrews 12

Cross References

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

Psalms 119:165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

1 Timothy 4:7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Hebrews 12:11