Hebrews 12:4-13
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You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in the contest against sin.
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Also you have forgotten the counsel which speaks with you as sons: "My son, don't despise the discipline of ADONAI or become despondent when he corrects you.
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For ADONAI disciplines those he loves and whips everyone he accepts as a son."
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Regard your endurance as discipline; God is dealing with you as sons. For what son goes undisciplined by his father?
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All legitimate sons undergo discipline; so if you don't, you're a mamzer and not a son!
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Furthermore, we had physical fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them; how much more should we submit to our spiritual Father and live!
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For they disciplined us only for a short time and only as best they could; but he disciplines us in a way that provides genuine benefit to us and enables us to share in his holiness.
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Now, all discipline, while it is happening, does indeed seem painful, not enjoyable; but for those who have been trained by it, it later produces its peaceful fruit, which is righteousness.
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So, strengthen your drooping arms, and steady your tottering knees;
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and make a level path for your feet; so that what has been injured will not get wrenched out of joint but rather will be healed.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
(The Complete Jewish Bible Online)
