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

9Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever? 10For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. 12So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. 13Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

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

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 punish their sin with the rod, and their disobedience with beating.
• Psalms 118:18The Lord has punished me severely, but he did not let me die.
• Proverbs 15:10Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.
• Proverbs 19:18Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
• Hebrews 12:5And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you.
• Psalms 119:165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
• Isaiah 32:17And this righteousness will bring peace. Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.
• Romans 5:3We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
• Romans 14:17For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
• Galatians 5:22But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
• Hebrews 5:14Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.
• 1 Timothy 4:7Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
• 2 Peter 2:14They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. They lure unstable people into sin, and they are well trained in greed. They live under God’s 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

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