Hebrews 12:11

But, no discipline, for the present, indeed, seemeth to be of joy, but of sorrow: afterwards, however—to them who thereby have been trained, it yieldeth peaceful fruit, of righteousness.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, indeed, for a few days, according to that which seemed good to them, were administering discipline; but, he, unto that which is profitable, with view to our partaking of his holiness:

12Wherefore, the slackened hands and paralysed knees, restore ye,

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Cross References

Psalms 89:32Then will I punish, with a rod, their transgression; And, with stripes, their iniquity:

Psalms 119:165Blessing in abundance, have the lovers of thy law, and nothing to make them stumble.

Proverbs 19:18Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.

Romans 5:3And, not only so, but let us boast also in our tribulations; knowing that, our tribulation, worketh out endurance.

2 Corinthians 4:17For, the momentary lightness of the tribulation, in a manner yet more and more excelling, is working out for us, an age-abiding weight of glory,—

1 Timothy 4:7But, from the profane and old-wives’ stories, excuse thyself, and be training thyself unto 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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