Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” New Living Translation For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.” English Standard Version For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” Berean Standard Bible For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” Berean Literal Bible For the Lord disciplines whom He loves, and He scourges every son whom He receives. King James Bible For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. New King James Version For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” New American Standard Bible FOR WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE PUNISHES EVERY SON WHOM HE ACCEPTS.” NASB 1995 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES.” NASB 1977 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES.” Legacy Standard Bible FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE FLOGS EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES.” Amplified Bible FOR THE LORD DISCIPLINES and CORRECTS THOSE WHOM HE LOVES, AND HE PUNISHES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES and WELCOMES [TO HIS HEART].” Christian Standard Bible for the Lord disciplines the one he loves and punishes every son he receives. Holman Christian Standard Bible for the Lord disciplines the one He loves and punishes every son He receives. American Standard Version For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. Contemporary English Version The Lord corrects the people he loves and disciplines those he calls his own." English Revised Version For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Lord disciplines everyone he loves. He severely disciplines everyone he accepts as his child." Good News Translation Because the Lord corrects everyone he loves, and punishes everyone he accepts as a child." International Standard Version For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he punishes every son he accepts." Majority Standard Bible For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.? NET Bible "For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts." New Heart English Bible For whom the Lord loves he disciplines, and punishes every son he accepts." Webster's Bible Translation For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. Weymouth New Testament for those whom the Lord loves He disciplines: and He scourges every son whom He acknowledges." World English Bible for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines, and chastises every son whom he receives.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor whom the LORD loves He disciplines, and He scourges every son whom He receives”; Berean Literal Bible For the Lord disciplines whom He loves, and He scourges every son whom He receives. Young's Literal Translation for whom the Lord doth love He doth chasten, and He scourgeth every son whom He receiveth;' Smith's Literal Translation For whom the Lord loves he corrects, and he chastises every son which he receives. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor whom the Lord loveth, he chastiseth; and he scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. Catholic Public Domain Version For whomever the Lord loves, he chastises. And every son whom he accepts, he scourges. New American Bible for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges.” New Revised Standard Version for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and chastises every child whom he accepts.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor whom the LORD loves, he chastens him, and disciplines the sons with whom he is pleased. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “For whomever THE LORD JEHOVAH loves, he instructs, and draws aside his children with whom he is pleased.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor, whom the Lord loves, he chastens, and scourges every son that he receives. Godbey New Testament for whom the Lord loves he chastises, and scourges every son whom he receives. Haweis New Testament for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.? Mace New Testament for whom the Lord loveth, he chastises, and scourgeth every son whom he receives." Weymouth New Testament for those whom the Lord loves He disciplines: and He scourges every son whom He acknowledges." Worrell New Testament for whom the Lord loveth, He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He acknowledgeth." Worsley New Testament for whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Disciplines His Sons…5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. 6For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 7Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?… Cross References Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. Revelation 3:19 Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent. Job 5:17 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. Deuteronomy 8:5 So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you. 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 2 Samuel 7:14 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. Lamentations 3:39-40 Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins? / Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. 1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? 1 Peter 5:9-10 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. / And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. Treasury of Scripture For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and whips every son whom he receives. whom. Deuteronomy 8:5 Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee. Psalm 32:1-5 A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered… Psalm 73:14,15 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning… and scourgeth. Hebrews 12:7,8 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? … 2 Samuel 7:14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: Jump to Previous Accepts Acknowledges Chasten Chasteneth Chastens Disciplines Experience Love Loves Ones Punishes Punishment Receives Receiveth Rod Scourges Scourgeth SendsJump to Next Accepts Acknowledges Chasten Chasteneth Chastens Disciplines Experience Love Loves Ones Punishes Punishment Receives Receiveth Rod Scourges Scourgeth SendsHebrews 12 1. An exhortation to constant faith, patience, and godliness by Christ's example22. A commendation of the new covenant. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves This phrase emphasizes the concept of divine discipline as an expression of God's love. In the biblical context, discipline is not merely punitive but corrective and instructive, aimed at guiding believers towards righteousness. The idea of God disciplining those He loves is rooted in the Old Testament, particularly in Proverbs 3:11-12, which underscores that discipline is a sign of God's fatherly care. The cultural context of the time viewed discipline as an essential part of education and growth, both in family and societal structures. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where God's love often manifests through guidance and correction, as seen in the lives of figures like David and Solomon. and He chastises every son He receives. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LordRefers to God, the sovereign and loving Father who disciplines His children. 2. The One He Loves Represents believers, those who have accepted Christ and are part of God's family. 3. Every Son He Receives Indicates the relationship between God and believers, emphasizing the familial bond and the acceptance into God's family. 4. Discipline and Chastisement These are actions taken by God to correct and guide His children, rooted in love and aimed at spiritual growth. 5. Hebrews The audience of the letter, early Jewish Christians who were familiar with Old Testament teachings and needed encouragement to persevere in faith. Teaching Points Understanding Divine DisciplineGod's discipline is an expression of His love and commitment to our spiritual growth. It is important to view discipline not as punishment, but as a corrective measure aimed at our ultimate good. Embracing Our Identity as God's Children As believers, we are sons and daughters of God, and His discipline affirms our identity and relationship with Him. This relationship calls us to trust in His wisdom and love, even when discipline is uncomfortable. Responding to Discipline with Humility Our response to God's discipline should be one of humility and openness to learning. Recognizing that discipline is for our benefit helps us to grow in faith and character. The Purpose of Discipline God's discipline is designed to produce holiness and righteousness in our lives. It is a process that refines us and aligns us more closely with God's will. Encouragement in Trials Understanding that trials and discipline are part of God's loving plan can provide comfort and encouragement. We are reminded that God is actively involved in our lives, shaping us for His purposes.(6) And scourgeth.--As the words stand in our Hebrew text, the meaning is "even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." A very slight change in one word, however, will yield the sense in which the clause was understood by the Greek translators, and which is here retained. For the purpose of this quotation the difference between the two renderings is not material. Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. [the] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. disciplines παιδεύει (paideuei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3811: From pais; to train up a child, i.e. Educate, or, discipline. the one ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. He loves, ἀγαπᾷ (agapa) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. He chastises μαστιγοῖ (mastigoi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3146: To flog, scourge, the victim being strapped to a pole or frame; met: I chastise. From mastix; to flog. everyone πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. He receives παραδέχεται (paradechetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3858: To receive, accept, acknowledge. From para and dechomai; to accept near, i.e. Admit or delight in. [as a] son.” υἱὸν (huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. 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