Hebrews 12:6

Hebrews 12:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
• New International Version (NIV)because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives."
• New King James Version (NKJV)For whom the Lord loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.”

Context of Hebrews 12:6

4In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 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, for the Lord disciplines the one he loves and punishes every son he receives. 7Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline? 8But if you are without discipline — which all receive — then you are illegitimate children and not sons.

Hebrews 12:6 word by word

ὃν γὰρ ἀγαπᾷ κύριος, παιδεύει, μαστιγοῖ δὲ πάντα υἱὸν ὃν παραδέχεται.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• lovethἀγαπάωagapaō · to loveG25
• he chastenethπαιδεύωpaideuō · to instructG3811
• andδέde · thenG1161
• scourgethμαστιγόωmastigoō · to whipG3146
• everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• sonυἱόςuihos · sonG5207
• he receivethπαραδέχομαιparadechomai · to welcomeG3858

Cross-references for Hebrews 12:6

• Deuteronomy 8:5Keep in mind that the Lord your God has been disciplining you just as a man disciplines his son.
• Psalms 32:1How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!
• Psalms 73:14For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.
• Psalms 89:30If his sons abandon my instruction and do not live by my ordinances,
• Psalms 119:71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes.
• Proverbs 3:12for the Lord disciplines the one he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
• Proverbs 13:24The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
• Isaiah 27:9Therefore Jacob’s iniquity will be atoned for in this way, and the result of the removal of his sin will be this: when he makes all the altar stones like crushed bits of chalk, no Asherah poles or incense altars will remain standing.
• Jeremiah 10:24Discipline me, Lord, but with justice — not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing.
• James 1:12Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
• James 5:11See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about — the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
• Revelation 3:19As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be zealous and repent.
• Hebrews 12:7Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?
• 2 Samuel 7:14I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with a rod of men and blows from mortals.

Commentaries on Hebrews 12:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth - Here is the reason why we should neither neglect correction, nor faint under it: it is a proof of the fatherly love of God Almighty, and shows his most gracious designs towards us; from which we may be fully convinced that the affliction will prove the means of good to our souls, if we make a proper use of it. And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth - ̔, ̔ . This is a quotation, literatim from the Septuagint, of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth - This is also a quotation from Proverbs 3. It means that it is a universal rule that God sends trials on those whom he truly loves. It does not, of course, mean that he sends chastisement which is not deserved; or that he sends it “for the mere purpose” of inflicting pain. That cannot be. But it means that by his chastisements he shows that he has a paternal care for us. He does not treat us with neglect and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-6These verses quote Proverbs 3:11–12, which sees hardship as God's loving discipline for his children. God can use many trials and challenges for our benefit, teaching us righteousness and good character.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. (Re 3:19.) and--Greek, "yea and," "and moreover"; bringing out an additional circumstance. scourgeth--which draws forth "blood" (He 12:4). receiveth--accepts. Takes to Himself as a son "in whom He delighteth" (Pr 3:12).Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 12:6

• Adoption
• Afflictions and Adversities
• Chastisement
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• Perseverance
• Quotations and Allusions
• Resignation

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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