Hebrews 12:11

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. But later it produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness for those who have been trained by it.

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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 can share in his holiness.

12So strengthen your hands that hang down and your weak knees.

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Cross References

Psalms 89:32then will I punish their rebellion with a rod 1 and their iniquity with blows. 1

Psalms 119:165Great peace they have, those who love your law; 1 nothing makes them stumble. 1

Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there is hope 1 and do not set your desire on putting him to death. 1

Romans 5:3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings. We know that suffering produces endurance.

2 Corinthians 4:17For this momentary, light affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement.

1 Timothy 4:7But reject worldly stories loved by old women. Instead, train yourself in 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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