Hebrews 12:9
Hebrews chapter 12 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Furthermore 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?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 9:3
For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren’s sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
- Deuteronomy 27:16
Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
- James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.
- Romans 1:3
concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,
- Zechariah 12:1
The burden of the word of Jehovah concerning Israel. Thus saith Jehovah, who stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him:
- Malachi 1:6
A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I am a father, where is mine honor? and if I am a master, where is my fear? saith Jehovah of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?