Hebrews 12:7
“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”
Hebrews 12:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Persevere under discipline. God dealeth with you as with his sons; for what son is there, whom the father doth not correct?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chasteneth not?
- DARBYDarby
- Ye endure for chastening, God conducts himself towards you as towards sons; for who is the son that the father chastens not?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn't discipline?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- if chastening ye endure, as to sons God beareth Himself to you, for who is a son whom a father doth not chasten?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?
Context: Hebrews 12
5And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
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?
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.