Hebrews 12:11

God's Word

We don’t enjoy being disciplined. It always seems to cause more pain than joy. But later on, those who learn from that discipline have peace that comes from doing what is right.

Cross References

Genesis 21:11

Abraham was upset by this because of his son Ishmael.

Psalm 118:18

The Lord disciplined me severely, but he did not allow me to be killed.

Psalm 119:165

There is lasting peace for those who love your teachings. Nothing can make those people stumble.

Psalm 89:32

then with a rod I will punish their rebellion and their crimes with beatings.

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path. Anyone who hates a warning will die.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son while there is still hope. Do not be the one responsible for his death.

Isaiah 19:22

The Lord will strike Egypt with a plague. When he strikes them, he will also heal them. Then they will come back to the Lord. And he will respond to their prayers and heal them.

Isaiah 32:17

Then an act of righteousness will bring about peace, calm, and safety forever.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Hebrews 12:10

For a short time our fathers disciplined us as they thought best. Yet, God disciplines us for our own good so that we can become holy like him.

Hebrews 5:14

However, solid food is for mature people, whose minds are trained by practice to know the difference between good and evil.

1 Peter 1:6

You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.

2 Peter 2:14

They’re always looking for an adulterous woman. They can’t stop looking for sin as they seduce people who aren’t sure of what they believe. Their minds are focused on their greed. They are cursed.