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Hebrews 12:6–7

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6for the Lord disciplines the one he loves

and punishes every son he receives.Dj

7Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?

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Hebrews 12:6: “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”

Cross references

  1. DPr 3:11–12
  2. jJb 5:17; Ps 94:12; Pr 3:11–12; Rv 3:16

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,

and chastises every son whom he receives.”

It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

NIVNew International Version (2011)

because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,

and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?

NLTNew Living Translation

For the Lord disciplines those he loves,

and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.”

As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father?

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For the Lord disciplines the one whom he loves,

and punishes every son whom he accepts.”

Endure it for discipline. God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there whom a father does not discipline?

KJV 1900King James Version

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?