Hebrews 12:11

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Hebrews 12:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible

9 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?

10 Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

11 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.

12 Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

13 Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

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Psalms 89:32

I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes.

Psalms 118:18

The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Hebrews 12:5

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.

Hebrews 12:6

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

Hebrews 12:10

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

Psalms 119:165

Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.

Isaiah 32:17

The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Romans 5:3

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Romans 5:4

perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Romans 5:5

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 3:18

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

1 Timothy 4:7

But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

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For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

2 Peter 2:14

Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.