Hebrews 12:6

Translations

Modern

For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

Traditional

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Literal

For the Lord disciplines whom He loves, and He scourges every son whom He receives.”

Latin

Quem enim diligit Dominus, castigat: flagellat autem omnem filium, quem recipit.

Original

Greek

English

For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

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 God’s Covenant Love Oppression of God’s People Retribution The Holiness of God’s People The Righteous Suffer Understanding Job

Related verses

Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
Proverbs 3:12
…for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
Psalm 119:75
I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Psalm 94:12
Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,
Jeremiah 10:24
Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice—not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.
2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.
Hebrews 12:7–8
Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.
Psalm 32:1–5
Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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.
Psalm 89:30–34
If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments,

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: Spiritual Adoption: Subjects Saints to the Fatherly Discipline of God Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Exhibit the Love and Faithfulness of God Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Afflictions: Exhibit the Love and Faithfulness of God Chastisement: from God God: Love of Having a Teachable Spirit Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: God Gives Reproof to his own Children Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning Resignation: Motives to God's Love The Love of God: Exhibited in Chastisements

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