Hebrews 12:1–7

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run^g with perseverance^h the race marked out for us, ²fixing our eyes on Jesus,ⁱ the pioneer^j and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,^k scorning its shame,^l and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.^{m 3}Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow wearyⁿ and lose heart.

God Disciplines His Children

⁴In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.^{o 5}And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,

“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,

and do not lose heart^p when he rebukes you,

⁶because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,^q

and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”^ar

⁷Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.^s For what children are not disciplined by their father?