Hebrews 12:11

Now all chastisement, in the time of it, is not accounted a matter of joy, but of grief: yet, afterwards, it yieldeth the fruits of peace and righteousness to them who are exercised by it.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 chastened us for a short time, according to their pleasure; but God, for our advantage, that we may become partakers of his holiness.

12Wherefore, strengthen ye your relaxed hands, and your tottering knees:

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Cross References

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also rejoice in afflictions; because we know that affliction perfecteth in us patience;

2 Corinthians 4:17For the affliction of the present time, though very small and light, prepareth for us great glory, without end, for ever and ever;

1 Timothy 4:7But the silly tales of old women, shun thou; and occupy thyself with 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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