Hebrews 12:6

New International Reader's Version

The Lord trains the one he loves. He corrects everyone he accepts as his son.” (Proverbs 3:11,12)

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be his father. And he will be my son. When he does what is wrong, I will use other men to beat him with rods and whips.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to suffer. That’s what helped me to understand your orders.

Psalm 119:75

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

Psalm 94:12

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

Proverbs 13:24

Those who don’t correct their children hate them. But those who love them are careful to correct them.

Proverbs 3:11

My son, do not hate the Lord’s training. Do not object when he corrects you.

Proverbs 3:12

The Lord trains those he loves. He is like a father who trains the son he is pleased with.

Isaiah 27:9

The people of Jacob will have to pay for their sin. Here is how they will show that their sin has been removed. They will make all the altar stones like limestone. They will crush them to pieces. No poles used to worship the female god named Asherah will be left standing. No incense altars will be left either.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, Lord, but please be fair. Don’t correct me when you are angry. If you do, nothing will be left of me.

Lamentations 3:39

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

Deuteronomy 8:5

Here is what I want you to know in your hearts. The Lord your God guides you, just as parents guide their children.

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.

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

Revelation 3:19

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

Ruth 1:3

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