Hebrews 12:10

New International Reader's Version

Our parents trained us for a little while. They did what they thought was best. But God trains us for our good. He does this so we may share in his holiness.

Cross References

Psalm 119:75

Lord, I know that your laws are right. You were faithful to your promise when you made me suffer.

Psalm 17:15

You will show that I am right; I will enjoy your blessing. When I wake up, I will be satisfied because I will see you.

Lamentations 3:33

He doesn’t want to bring pain or suffering to anyone.

Leviticus 19:2

“Speak to the whole community of Israel. Tell them, ‘Be holy, because I am holy. I am the Lord your God.

Ephesians 4:24

You were taught to start living a new life. It is created to be truly good and holy, just as God is.

Colossians 1:22

But because Christ died, God has brought you back to himself. Christ’s death has made you holy in God’s sight. So now you don’t have any flaw. You are free from blame.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.

Hebrews 12:14

Try your best to live in peace with everyone. Try hard to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 2:5

You also are like living stones. As you come to Christ, you are being built into a house for worship. There you will be holy priests. You will offer spiritual sacrifices. God will accept them because of what Jesus Christ has done.

1 Peter 2:9

But God chose you to be his people. You are royal priests. You are a holy nation. You are God’s special treasure. You are all these things so that you can give him praise. God brought you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

2 Peter 1:4

He has also given us his very great and valuable promises. He did it so you could share in his nature. You can share in it because you’ve escaped from the evil in the world. This evil is caused by sinful desires.

Ruth 1:3

Naomi’s husband Elimelek died. So she was left with her two sons.