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Hebrews 12:7 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Hebrews 12:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”
Hebrews 12:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 12:7
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? This verse calls for active endurance of discipline, promising it confirms sonship. 'If ye endure' (ei hypomenete, εἰ ὑπομένετε) isn't questioning whether they will endure but instructing how to interpret endurance—as evidence that 'God dealeth with you as with sons.' Divine discipline isn't arbitrary cruelty but intentional fathering, treating believers as true children deserving investment in character development.The rhetorical question, 'what son is he whom the father chasteneth n...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 12:7
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“for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“so Yahweh your God chastens you.”
“but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.”
“and he will give you peace; yes”
“he will not die.”
“though I offend not;”
“and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity”
“who has established me”
“that shall come on your two sons”