Hebrews 12:11

Now no discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yields the peaceable fruits of righteousness to those who have been trained under it.

Montgomery New Testament

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 only disciplined us for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, that we may share his holiness.

12Wherefore lift up your listless hands, strengthen your feeble knees;

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Cross References

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,

2 Corinthians 4:17For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

1 Timothy 4:7Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of 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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