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Hebrews 12:8 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Hebrews 12:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 12 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.”
Hebrews 12:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 12:8
But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. This verse delivers sobering warning: absence of divine discipline indicates illegitimate relationship with God. 'Without chastisement' (chōris paideias, χωρὶς παιδείας) describes professing believers who live without experiencing God's corrective work. Since 'all' (pantōn, πάντων) true children partake of discipline, those lacking it aren't genuine sons but 'bastards' (nothoi, νόθοι, 'illegitimate children' or 'spurious').This doesn't mean believers must constantly suffer severe trials to prove s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:8
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“he chastens”
“knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.”
“to those who are pure in heart.”
“and punished every morning.”