Hebrews 12:5

Translations

Modern

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Traditional

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:

Literal

…and you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as to sons: “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor faint being reproved by Him.

Latin

…et obliti estis consolationis, quæ vobis tamquam filiis loquitur, dicens: Fili mi, noli negligere disciplinam Domini: neque fatigeris dum ab eo argueris.

Original

Greek

English

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Notes

Hebrews 12:5–6

These verses quote Proverbs 3:11 –12, which sees hardship as God's loving discipline for his children. God can use many trials and challenges for our benefit, teaching us righteousness and good character.

Hebrews 12:1–17

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

imitate him in his suffering (Hebrews 12:1 –4),
endure God's discipline (12:5 –13), and
live peacefully with others (12:14 –17).

Theme notes and profiles

Endurance God’s Anger Oppression of God’s People Retribution The Holiness of God’s People The Righteous Suffer

Related verses

Proverbs 3:11–12
My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
Job 5:17–18
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
1 Corinthians 11:32
But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
Psalm 94:12
Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 4:8–9
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Psalm 118:18
The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.
Psalm 119:109
I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
Jeremiah 31:18
I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.
Psalm 119:75
I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
Hebrews 12:3–4
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Glossary

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

Topics

Adoption: Subjects Saints to the Fatherly Discipline of God Afflicted Saints: should not Despise Chastening Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Chastisement: from God Constancy: Under Suffering Forgetting God is Forgetting His: Word Forgetting God: Word Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: when from God: should not Discourage Saints Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning

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