Hebrews 12:5

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], “My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.

Cross References

Luke 24:6

He is not here; for He has risen [from the dead]. [Do you not] remember what He told you when He was still in Galilee, saying,

Luke 24:8

Then they remembered what He had said to them.

1 Corinthians 11:32

But since we are being judged, we are [also] being disciplined by the Lord, so that we do not have to be condemned along with the world.

Galatians 6:9

And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.

1 Timothy 1:20

Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered over to Satan [Note: This probably refers to withdrawing fellowship from them. See I Cor. 5:1-5], so that they would learn not to speak against God [anymore].

Hebrews 12:7

[For the suffering] you are enduring [is] for your discipline. God is dealing with you as He does with [His] children, for what child is not disciplined by his father?

Hebrews 13:22

But I urge you, brothers [and sisters], listen to these words of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

James 1:12

The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.

Revelation 3:19

“I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.