Hebrews 12:11 “No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, howe…”

Hebrews 12:11

No 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

World English Bible

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

American Standard Version

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now no chastising for the present seemeth to be ioyous, but, grieuous: but afterwarde, it bringeth the quiet fruite of righteousnesse, vnto them which are thereby exercised.

Darby Translation

But no chastening at the time seems to be [matter] of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields [the] peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.

Young's Literal Translation

and all chastening for the present, indeed, doth not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow, yet afterward the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those exercised through it — it doth yield.

Bible in Basic English

At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.

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Cross references

“no chastening”

Psalm 118:18 Proverbs 19:18 Proverbs 15:10 Psalm 89:32

Psalm 118:18 · BSB

The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.

Proverbs 19:18 · BSB

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Proverbs 15:10 · BSB

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Psalm 89:32 · BSB

I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes.

“nevertheless”

Hebrews 12:10 Hebrews 12:5 Hebrews 12:6

Hebrews 12:10 · BSB

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.

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.”

“peaceable”

Romans 5:3–5 2 Corinthians 4:17 Isaiah 32:17 Psalm 119:165 Romans 14:17 Galatians 5:22

Romans 5:3–5 · BSB

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Isaiah 32:17 · BSB

The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Psalm 119:165 · BSB

Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Romans 14:17 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

“exercised”

Hebrews 5:14 2 Peter 2:14 1 Timothy 4:7 1 Timothy 4:8

Hebrews 5:14 · BSB

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

2 Peter 2:14 · BSB

Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.

1 Timothy 4:7 · BSB

But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

Also

1 Peter 1:6

1 Peter 1:6 · BSB

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

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

In context

10Our 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.

12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

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