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Hebrews 12

Hebrews 12:9

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

Modern
Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
Traditional
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
Literal
Furthermore indeed, we have had fathers of our flesh, discipliners, and we respected them; and will we not much more be in subjection to the Father of spirits and will live?
Latin
Deinde patres quidem carnis nostræ, eruditores habuimus, et reverebamur eos, non multo magis obtemperabimus Patri spirituum, et vivemus?

Original

Greek
English
Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

Notes

Hebrews 12:9

The author uses a comparison from lesser to greater (see study note on Hebrews 9:14). The lesser situation is the respect given to an earthly father during discipline. We should submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits in our relationship with God. We should be open to God like a good Father, trusting that he helps us grow, even through tough times.

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: Spiritual Adoption: Subjects Saints to the Fatherly Discipline of God Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Chastisement: from God Children were Required: To Submit to Discipline Children: should Honor Parents God: Creator of Man God: Fatherhood of Godly Fear: Filial and Reverential Good Children: Adduced As a Motive for Submission to God Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Resignation: Chastisements Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning