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Hebrews 12

Hebrews 12:8

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

Modern
If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.
Traditional
But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
Literal
But if you are without discipline, of which they have all become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.
Latin
…quod si extra disciplinam estis, cujus participes facti sunt omnes: ergo adulteri, et non filii estis.

Original

Greek
English
If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

Notes

Hebrews 12:7–8

discipline … God is treating you as sons: Fathers in Greco-Roman and Jewish families played a key role in raising their children. They believed discipline was essential for preparing children for adulthood. Fatherly discipline, in this case facing hardships in life, is a sign of legitimate relationship. Not having to face hardships may on the surface seem like a blessing, but might instead reflect a lack of genuine relationship.

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 Bastard: Figurative Chastisement: from God Children: Bastard, Excluded from the Privileges of the Congregation Children: Illegitimate: Not Cared for by the Father Illegitimate Children Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning