Hebrews 12:6

6 because the Lord disciplines whomever he loves, and he punishes every son or daughter whom he accepts.

Hebrews 12:6 In-Context

4 In your struggle against sin, you haven't resisted yet to the point of shedding blood,
5 and you have forgotten the encouragement that addresses you as sons and daughters: My child, don't make light of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him,
6 because the Lord disciplines whomever he loves, and he punishes every son or daughter whom he accepts.
7 Bear hardship for the sake of discipline. God is treating you like sons and daughters! What child isn't disciplined by his or her father?
8 But if you don't experience discipline, which happens to all children, then you are illegitimate and not real sons and daughters.

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