Hebrews 12:5

New International Reader's Version

Have you completely forgotten this word of hope? It speaks to you as a father to his children. It says, “My son, think of the Lord’s training as important. Do not lose hope when he corrects you.

Cross References

Job 34:31

“Someone might say to God, ‘I’m guilty of sinning, but I won’t do it anymore.

Psalm 118:18

The Lord has really punished me. But he didn’t let me die.

Psalm 119:109

I keep putting my life in danger. But I won’t forget to obey your law.

Psalm 119:16

I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.

Psalm 119:67

Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word.

Psalm 119:75

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

Psalm 119:83

I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up. But I don’t forget to follow your orders.

Psalm 94:12

Lord, blessed is the person you correct. Blessed is the person you teach from your law.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching. Keep my commands in your heart.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom, and get understanding. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

Jeremiah 31:18

“I have heard the groans of Ephraim’s people. They say, ‘You corrected us like a calf you were training. And we have been trained. Bring us back to you, and we will come back. You are the Lord our God.

Lamentations 3:39

A person who is still alive shouldn’t blame God when God punishes them for their sins.

Luke 24:6

Jesus is not here! He has risen! Remember how he told you he would rise. It was while he was still with you in Galilee.

Luke 24:8

Then the women remembered Jesus’ words.

1 Corinthians 11:32

When the Lord judges us in this way, he corrects us. Then in the end we will not be judged along with the rest of the world.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.

1 Timothy 1:20

Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them. I have handed them over to Satan. That will teach them not to speak evil things against God.

Hebrews 12:7

Put up with hard times. God uses them to train you. He is treating you as his children. What children are not trained by their parents?

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers and sisters, I beg you to accept my word. It tells you to be faithful. Accept my word because I have written to you only a short letter.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.