Devine Scripture

Hebrews 12:11

Hebrews chapter 12 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.10For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

v.11This passage

v.12Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the palsied knees;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 32:17

    And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

  • Romans 5:3

    And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

  • Romans 14:17

    for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  • Psalms 89:32

    Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, And their iniquity with stripes.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • 2 Peter 2:14

    having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; enticing unstedfast souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of cursing;