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

9Besides, we are used to having human fathers as instructors—and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10Indeed, for a short time they disciplined us as seemed best to them; but He does so for our benefit, so that we may share in His holiness. Now all discipline seems painful at the moment—not joyful. But later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. 12Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble! 13And make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame will not be pulled 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

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 89:32if they violate My decrees, and do not keep My mitzvot,
• Psalms 118:18Adonai has chastened me hard, but has not given me over to death.
• Proverbs 15:10Stern correction awaits one who forsakes the way. One who hates reproof will die.
• Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there is hope. Do not set your heart on his death.
• Hebrews 12:5Have you forgotten the warning addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of Adonai or lose heart when you are corrected by Him,
• Psalms 119:165Great peace have they who love Your Torah, and nothing causes them to stumble.
• Isaiah 32:17The result of righteousness will be shalom and the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
• Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also boast in suffering—knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
• Romans 14:17for the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, but righteousness and shalom and joy in the Ruach ha-Kodesh.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our trouble, light and momentary, is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.
• Hebrews 5:14But solid food is for the mature, who through practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil.
• 1 Timothy 4:7But avoid godless myths and old wives’ tales; instead, train yourself in godliness.
• 2 Peter 2:14They have eyes full of adultery that never stop sinning, enticing unstable souls. They have hearts trained in greed—a cursed brood!

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