Hebrews 12:6

New Century Version

The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he sins, I will use other people to punish him. They will be my whips.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands.

Psalm 119:75

Lord, I know that your laws are right and that it was right for you to punish me.

Psalm 94:12

Lord, those you correct are happy; you teach them from your law.

Proverbs 13:24

If you do not punish your children, you don’t love them, but if you love your children, you will correct them.

Proverbs 3:11

My child, do not reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t get angry when he corrects you.

Proverbs 3:12

The Lord corrects those he loves, just as parents correct the child they delight in.

Isaiah 27:9

This is how Israel’s guilt will be forgiven; this is how its sins will be taken away: Israel will crush the rocks of the altar to dust, and no statues or altars will be left standing for the Asherah idols.

Jeremiah 10:24

Lord, correct me, but be fair. Don’t punish me in your anger, or you will destroy me.

Lamentations 3:39

No one should complain when he is punished for his sins.

Deuteronomy 8:5

Know in your heart that the Lord your God corrects you as a parent corrects a child.

James 1:12

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

James 5:11

We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.

Ruth 1:3

Then Naomi’s husband, Elimelech, died, and she was left with her two sons.