Hebrews 12:11

At the time, no discipline seems to be joyful, but painful: nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness for those who have been trained by it.

Revised King James 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 disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them; but he disciplines us for our good, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

12Therefore, strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

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Cross References

Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also rejoice in tribulations: knowing that tribulation works perseverance;

2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, prepares for us an incomparable and eternal weight of glory;

1 Timothy 4:7But have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales, but rather 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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