Hebrews 12:10 “Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but…”

Hebrews 12:10

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

World English Bible

For they indeed for a few days disciplined us as seemed good to them, but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

American Standard Version

For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

Geneva Bible 1599

For they verely for a few dayes chastened vs after their owne pleasure: but he chasteneth vs for our profite, that we might be partakers of his holinesse.

Darby Translation

For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.

Young's Literal Translation

for they, indeed, for a few days, according to what seemed good to them, were chastening, but He for profit, to be partakers of His separation;

Bible in Basic English

For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

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Cross references

“but he”

Hebrews 12:5 Hebrews 12:6

Hebrews 12:5 · BSB

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Hebrews 12:6 · BSB

For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

“partakers”

2 Peter 1:4 Titus 2:14 Ezekiel 36:25–27 Leviticus 19:2 Psalm 17:15 Ephesians 4:24

2 Peter 1:4 · BSB

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Ezekiel 36:25–27 · BSB

I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Leviticus 19:2 · BSB

“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.

Psalm 17:15 · BSB

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Ephesians 4:24 · BSB

and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

11No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

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