Christian Standard Bible
Hebrews 12:11
11No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Context of Hebrews 12:11
9Furthermore, we had human fathers discipline us, and we respected them. Shouldn’t we submit even more to the Father of spirits and live? 10For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but he does it for our benefit, so that we can share his holiness. No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. 12Therefore, strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, 13and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed instead.
Read all of Hebrews 12Hebrews 12:11 word by word
πᾶσα δὲ παιδεία πρὸς μὲν τὸ παρὸν οὐ δοκεῖ χαρᾶς εἶναι ἀλλὰ λύπης, ὕστερον δὲ καρπὸν εἰρηνικὸν τοῖς δι᾽ αὐτῆς γεγυμνασμένοις ἀποδίδωσιν δικαιοσύνης.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Nowδέde · thenG1161
- noοὐou · noG3756
- ·πᾶςpas · allG3956
- chasteningπαιδείαpaideia · disciplineG3809
- forπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
- the presentὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the presentπάρειμιpareimi · be presentG3918
- seemethδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380
- to beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- joyousχαράchara · joyG5479
- butἀλλάalla · butG235
- grievousλύπηlupē · griefG3077
- afterwardὕστερονhusteron · laterG5305
- it yieldethἀποδίδωμιapodidōmi · to payG591
- theκαρπόςkarpos · fruitG2590
- peaceableεἰρηνικόςeirēnikos · peacefulG1516
- of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343
- unto them which are exercisedγυμνάζωgumnazō · to trainG1128
- therebyδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- therebyαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
Cross-references for Hebrews 12:11
- Psalms 89:32then I will call their rebellion to account with the rod, their iniquity with blows.
- Psalms 118:18The Lord disciplined me severely but did not give me over to death.
- Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
- Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there is hope; don’t set your heart on being the cause of his death.
- Hebrews 12:5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: My son, do not take the Lord’s discipline lightly or lose heart when you are reproved by him,
- Psalms 119:165Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
- Isaiah 32:17The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
- Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,
- Romans 14:17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.
- Hebrews 5:14But solid food is for the mature — for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.
- 1 Timothy 4:7But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness.
- 2 Peter 2:14They have eyes full of adultery that never stop looking for sin. They seduce unstable people and have hearts trained in greed. Children under a curse!
Commentaries on Hebrews 12:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous - Neither correction, wholesome restraint, domestic regulations, nor gymnastic discipline, are pleasant to them that are thus exercised; but it is by these means that obedient children, scholars, and great men are made. And it is by God's discipline that Christians are made. He who does not bear the yoke of Christ is good for nothing to others, and never gains rest to his own soul. The peaceable fruit of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous - It does not impart pleasure, nor is this its design. All chastisement is intended to produce pain, and the Christian is as sensitive to pain as others. His religion does not blunt his sensibilities and make him a stoic, but it rather increases his susceptibility to suffering. The Lord Jesus, probably, felt pain, reproach, and contempt more keenly than any other human being ever did…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11There are at least two limits to a father's discipline: His discipline or education lasts only a few years—children eventually leave home. Fathers do their best with limited understanding. In contrast, God's discipline lasts a lifetime and is always beneficial, based on his infinite knowledge and love. His goal is for us to share in his holiness. Although discipline is painful, it leads to a peaceful life of doing right. It helps God's children build…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. joyous ... grievous--Greek, "matter of joy ... matter of grief." The objection that chastening is grievous is here anticipated and answered. It only seems so to those being chastened, whose judgments are confused by the present pain. Its ultimate fruit amply compensates for any temporary pam. The real object of the fathers in chastening is not that they find pleasure in the children's pain. Gratified wishes, our Father knows, would often be our real…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Hebrews 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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