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Hebrews 12

Hebrews 12:11

God Disciplines His Sons · Hebrews 12:4–13
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Translations

Modern
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And all discipline indeed for the present does not seem to be of joy, but of grief; but afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those having been trained by it.
Latin
Omnis autem disciplina in præsenti quidem videtur non esse gaudii, sed mœroris: postea autem fructum pacatissimum exercitatis per eam, reddet justitiæ.

Original

Greek
English
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Notes

Hebrews 12:10–11

There are at least two limits to a father's discipline:

  1. His discipline or education lasts only a few years—children eventually leave home.

  2. Fathers do their best with limited understanding.

In contrast, God's discipline lasts a lifetime and is always beneficial, based on his infinite knowledge and love. His goal is for us to share in his holiness. Although discipline is painful, it leads to a peaceful life of doing right. It helps God's children build harmonious relationships and make good choices (see also Romans 5:3–4; 8:17, 28; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Philippians 1:12–14; James 1:2–4; 1 Peter 1:7; 4:14).

Hebrews 12:1–17

The author encourages listeners to keep following Jesus, who is the ultimate example of faithfulness. They should:

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Discipline Haggai, Book of Hebrews, Letter to the Hosea, Book of Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Adoption: Subjects Saints to the Fatherly Discipline of God Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions Made Beneficial in Rendering Us Fruitful in Good Works Bad Children Blessing: Spiritual, from God Chastisement: from God Confronting Sin Corporal Punishment Discipline of Children Disciplining Children Not Being Offended Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Privileges of Saints: Profiting by Chastisement Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Chastisements Yield the Fruit of Self Discipline Spanking your Child Spoiling Children Tough Love Weight Loss Working Out