Hebrews 12:11
No discipline is pleasant at the time; on the contrary, it is painful. But afterward its fruit is seen in the peacefulness of a righteous life which is the lot of those who have been trained under it.
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In Context
12Therefore ‘lift again the down-dropped hands and straighten the weakened knees;
Cross References
Psalms 89:32“I will punish their sin with the rod, their iniquity with scourges.
Psalms 119:165Right well do they fare who love your law: they go on their way without stumbling.
Romans 5:3And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
2 Corinthians 4:17The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us a weight of imperishable glory, beyond all measure.
1 Timothy 4:7As for profane legends and old wives’ tales, leave them alone. Train yourself to lead a religious life;
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 →