Hebrews 12:11

For all chastisement, in its time, is not considered as joy, but as grief; but, in the end, the fruit of peace and righteousness it giveth unto them who with it have been exercised.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

10For they, during a little time, as they willed, chastised us; but Aloha for our advantage, that we might partake of his holiness.

12Wherefore your relaxed hands and your trembling knees make strong;

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Cross References

Romans 5:3And not thus only, but also in afflictions we exult; for we know that affliction perfecteth patience in us,

2 Corinthians 4:17For the affliction of this time, while small and light, a glory without end for ever and ever prepareth for us.

1 Timothy 4:7But from the foolish stories of old women abstain; and exercise thy soul in righteousness.

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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