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Hebrews 12:11 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Hebrews 12:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby .”
Hebrews 12:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 12:11
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. This verse acknowledges discipline's painful reality while emphasizing its productive outcome. 'For the present' (pros to paron, πρὸς τὸ παρόν) admits that in the moment, chastening doesn't 'seem to be joyous but grievous' (ou dokei charas einai alla lypēs)—it feels painful, not pleasant. This honest recognition validates believers' experience of suffering without minimizing its difficulty.However, 'afterward' (hyst...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:11
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“but we also rejoice in our sufferings”
“which is for the moment”
“My son, don't take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him;,And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:,,,,,,,,”
“though now for a little while”
“for a few days”
“but he has not given me over to death.”
“quietness and confidence forever.”
“then peaceful”
“for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”