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For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
The cross references for Hebrews 12:11 all relate to the theme of discipline and suffering. They show that discipline is an important part of being a child of God, and that it can be difficult and painful in the moment, but that it ultimately yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. They also emphasize the importance of persevering through suffering, as it can lead to character and hope, and an eternal weight of glory.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Psalm 118:18: The Lord has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death. | Both passages discuss the idea of discipline from God. Hebrews 12:11 explains that discipline from God is initially painful, but it ultimately yields peaceful fruit. Psalm 118:18 provides an example of this, as it explains that God has disciplined the speaker severely, but has not given them over to death. |
| Romans 5:3-5: Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. | Both passages speak to the idea that suffering can be a form of discipline that leads to righteousness. Hebrews 12:11 explains that although discipline can be unpleasant, it produces a peaceful fruit of righteousness in those who have been trained by it. Romans 5:3-5 affirms this idea by emphasizing that suffering can lead to endurance, character, and hope, since God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. |
| 2 Corinthians 4:17: For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, | Both passages emphasize the importance of enduring difficult times in the present in order to receive a greater reward in the future. Hebrews 12:11 explains that, although difficult times may be unpleasant in the moment, they will ultimately lead to a peaceful and righteous outcome. 2 Corinthians 4:17 similarly states that although we may face a momentary affliction, it will result in an eternal weight of glory that is incomparable. |
| Hebrews 12:5-6: And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” | Both passages discuss the importance of discipline in the life of a believer. Hebrews 12:5-6 explains that God disciplines those He loves, and that we should not become weary when reproved by Him. Hebrews 12:11 further emphasizes the importance of discipline, noting that it can be painful in the moment, but will yield the peaceful fruit of righteousness in the end. |
| Hebrews 12:10: For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. | Both passages refer to the same idea of discipline. Hebrews 12:10 speaks of discipline being imposed by human authorities and how it is ultimately intended for our good. Hebrews 12:11 then follows this up by noting that although discipline may seem painful in the moment, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness if we are trained by it. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the discipline You have lovingly given us. We know that it is for our own good and for the purpose of producing righteousness in us. Help us to remember that suffering can produce endurance and character, and that the momentary afflictions we experience can lead to an eternal weight of glory. We ask that You pour Your love into our hearts and give us strength to endure the discipline You give. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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