Hebrews 12:11

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 earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? 10For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. 12Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, 13and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed.

Hebrews 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

• Allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• disciplineπαιδείαpaideia · disciplineG3809
• seemsδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380
• not to be joyfulχαράchara · joyG5479
• but sorrowfulλύπηlupē · griefG3077
• yetδέde · thenG1161
• to thoseὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• who have been trainedγυμνάζωgumnazō · to trainG1128
• by it, afterwardsὕστερονhusteron · laterG5305
• it yieldsἀποδίδωμιapodidōmi · to payG591
• peacefulεἰρηνικόςeirēnikos · peacefulG1516
• fruitκαρπόςkarpos · fruitG2590
• of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343

Cross-references for Hebrews 12:11

• Psalms 89:32Then I will punish their transgression with the rod And their iniquity with stripes.
• Psalms 118:18The Lord has disciplined me severely, But He has not given me over to death.
• Proverbs 15:10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.
• Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.
• Hebrews 12:5and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him;
• Psalms 119:165Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble.
• Isaiah 32:17And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
• Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
• Romans 14:17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
• 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 peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
• Hebrews 5:14But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.
• 1 Timothy 4:7But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
• 2 Peter 2:14having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, having a heart trained in greed, accursed children;

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

Topics related to Hebrews 12:11

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Blessing
• Chastisement
• Perseverance
• 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