Hebrews 12:11
“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.”
Hebrews 12:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now all chastisement for the present indeed seemeth not to bring with it joy, but sorrow: but afterwards it will yield, to them that are exercised by it, the most peaceable fruit of justice.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.
- DARBYDarby
- But no chastening at the time seems to be matter of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and all chastening for the present, indeed, doth not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow, yet afterward the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those exercised through it ; it doth yield.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Hebrews 12
9Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11Now 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.
12Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
13And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
About Hebrews 12: Running the Race of Faith
This chapter encourages readers to run the race of faith with perseverance, focusing on Jesus and His example of endurance. The author also stresses the importance of holiness and peace in the Christian life.
Commentary
Hebrews 12 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of faith and perseverance. It begins by reminding us of the great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us, and encourages us to run the race of faith with endurance. The author then speaks of the discipline of God, which is meant to bring us back to Him and to help us grow in our faith. He then speaks of the joy that comes from our faith, and how it is a source of strength and hope.