Hebrews 12:11

New English Translation

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.

Cross References

Genesis 21:11

Sarah’s demand displeased Abraham greatly because Ishmael was his son.

Psalm 118:18

The Lord severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

Psalm 119:165

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

Psalm 89:32

I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.

Proverbs 15:10

Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

Isaiah 19:22

The Lord will strike Egypt, striking and then healing them. They will turn to the Lord and he will listen to their prayers and heal them.

Isaiah 32:17

Fairness will produce peace and result in lasting security.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison

2 Timothy 4:8

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

Hebrews 12:10

For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.

1 Peter 1:6

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

2 Peter 2:14

Their eyes, full of adultery, never stop sinning; they entice unstable people. They have trained their hearts for greed, these cursed children!