Hebrews 12:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But you have forgotten that the Scriptures say to God's children, “When the Lord punishes you, don't make light of it, and when he corrects you, don't be discouraged.

Cross References

Job 34:31

Job, you should tell God that you are guilty and promise to do better.

Psalm 118:18

He punished me terribly, but he did not let death lay its hands on me.

Psalm 119:109

I never forget your teachings, although my life is always in danger.

Psalm 119:16

I will take pleasure in your laws and remember your words.

Psalm 119:67

Once you corrected me for not obeying you, but now I obey.

Psalm 119:75

Your decisions are correct, and you were right to punish me.

Psalm 119:83

My life is wasting away like a dried up wineskin, but I have not forgotten your teachings.

Psalm 94:12

Our LORD, you bless everyone whom you instruct and teach by using your Law.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them completely.

Proverbs 4:5

Be wise and learn good sense; remember my teachings and do what I say.

Jeremiah 31:18

The people of Israel moan and say to me, “We were like wild bulls, but you, LORD, broke us, and we learnt to obey. You are our God— please let us come home.

Lamentations 3:39

We're still alive! We shouldn't complain when we are being punished for our sins.

Luke 24:6

Jesus isn't here! He has been raised from death. Remember that while he was still in Galilee, he told you,

Luke 24:8

Then they remembered what Jesus had said.

1 Corinthians 11:32

But when the Lord judges and punishes us, he does it to keep us from being condemned with the rest of the world.

Galatians 6:9

Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.

1 Timothy 1:20

Two of them are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I have given these men over to the power of Satan, so they will learn not to oppose God.

Hebrews 12:7

Be patient when you are being corrected! This is how God treats his children. Don't all parents correct their children?

Hebrews 13:22

My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said.

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.