Hebrews 12:6

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:14

I will be his father, and he shall be my son. When he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men;

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.

Psalm 119:75

I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the man whom thou dost chasten, O Lord, and whom thou dost teach out of thy law

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Proverbs 3:11

My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof,

Proverbs 3:12

for the Lord reproves him whom 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 Asherim or incense altars will remain standing.

Jeremiah 10:24

Correct me, O Lord, but in just measure; not in thy anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

Lamentations 3:39

Why should a living man complain, a man, about the punishment of his sins?

Deuteronomy 8:5

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

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

James 5:11

Behold, we call those happy who were steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I reprove and chasten; so be zealous and repent.

Ruth 1:3

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