Hebrews 12:6

New International Version

because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with a rod wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

Psalm 119:75

I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law;

Proverbs 13:24

Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

Proverbs 3:11

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,

Proverbs 3:12

because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Isaiah 27:9

By this, then, will Jacob’s guilt be atoned for, and this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin: When he makes all the altar stones to be like limestone crushed to pieces, no Asherah poles or incense altars will be left standing.

Jeremiah 10:24

Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing.

Lamentations 3:39

Why should the living complain when punished for their sins?

Deuteronomy 8:5

Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 5:11

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.

Ruth 1:3

Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons.