Hebrews 12:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Lord corrects the people he loves and disciplines those he calls his own.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I'll see that he is corrected, just as children are corrected by their parents.

Psalm 119:71

When you corrected me, it did me good because it taught me to study your laws.

Psalm 119:75

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

Psalm 94:12

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

Proverbs 13:24

If you love your children, you will correct them; if you don't love them, you won't correct them.

Proverbs 3:11

My child, don't turn away or become bitter when the LORD corrects you.

Proverbs 3:12

The LORD corrects everyone he loves, just as parents correct their favourite child.

Isaiah 27:9

There's only one-way that Israel's sin and guilt can be completely forgiven: they must crush the stones of every pagan altar and place of worship.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, as I deserve, but not in your anger, or I will be dead.

Lamentations 3:39

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

Deuteronomy 8:5

So keep in mind that the LORD has been correcting you, just as parents correct their children.

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.

James 5:11

In fact, we praise the ones who endured the most. You remember how patient Job was and how the Lord finally helped him. The Lord did this because he is so merciful and kind.

Revelation 3:19

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

Ruth 1:3

Elimelech died, leaving Naomi with only her two sons.