Hebrews 12:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves and chastises every child whom he accepts.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. When he commits iniquity, I will punish him with a rod such as mortals use, with blows inflicted by human beings.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes.

Psalm 119:75

I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right and that in faithfulness you have humbled me.

Psalm 94:12

Happy are those whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law,

Proverbs 13:24

Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.

Proverbs 3:11

My child, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof,

Proverbs 3:12

for the Lord reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

Isaiah 27:9

Therefore by this the guilt of Jacob will be expiated, and this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin: when he makes all the stones of the altars like chalkstones crushed to pieces; no sacred poles or incense altars will remain standing.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, O Lord, but in just measure; not in your anger, or you will bring me to nothing.

Lamentations 3:39

Why should any who draw breath complain about the punishment of their sins?

Deuteronomy 8:5

Know, then, in your heart that, as a parent disciplines a child, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

James 1:12

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 5:11

Indeed, we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about, for the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Revelation 3:19

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.

Ruth 1:3

But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons.