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Hebrews 12:10 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Hebrews 12:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. after: or, as seemed good, or, meet to them”
Hebrews 12:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 12:10
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. This verse contrasts human and divine discipline in duration, motivation, and goal. Human fathers disciplined 'for a few days' (limited to childhood) 'after their own pleasure' (kata to dokoun autois, κατὰ τὸ δοκοῦν αὐτοῖς, 'according to what seemed good to them')—their best judgment, which was imperfect and sometimes mistaken. God disciplines 'for our profit' (epi to sympheron, ἐπὶ τὸ συμφέρον), meaning our ultimate advantage and benefit.The purpose clause, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:10
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“having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.”
“and be holy; for I am holy: neither shall you defile yourselves with any kind of creeping thing that moves on the earth.”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word”
“and you shall be clean: from all your filthiness”
“who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.”
“I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied”
“to present you holy and without blemish and blameless before him”
“you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;”