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Hebrews 12:6 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Hebrews 12:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.”
Hebrews 12:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 12:6
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. This verse establishes that divine discipline proves love, not rejection. The logic contradicts human instinct—we associate love with comfort and hardship with abandonment. But God's love seeks our ultimate good (holiness and maturity), which often requires painful correction. 'Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth' (hon gar agapa kyrios paideuei) makes love the motivation for discipline, not anger or vindictiveness.The intensified parallel, 'scourgeth every son whom he receiveth' (mastigoi de panta huion hon parad...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 12:6
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“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.”
“I know that your judgments are righteous”
“but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“Yah”
“and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity”
“correct me”
“so Yahweh your God chastens you.”
“whose sin is covered.”
“for what son is there whom his father doesn't discipline?”