Hebrews 12:7

Weymouth NT

The sufferings that you are enduring are for your discipline. God is dealing with you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

Cross References

Acts 14:22

Everywhere they strengthened the disciples by encouraging them to hold fast to the faith, and warned them saying, »It is through many afflictions that we must make our way into the Kingdom of God.«

1 Corinthians 11:32

But when we are judged by the Lord, chastisement follows, to save us from being condemned along with the world.