Hebrews 12:10

“For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.”

"For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness." - Hebrews 12:10
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What does Hebrews 12:10 mean?

Hebrews 12:10 (KJV) states, "For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness." This verse is part of a passage in the Book of Hebrews that speaks about the discipline and correction that God…

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The Purpose of Divine Discipline: Embracing Holiness Through Chastisement

Hebrews 12:10, "For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness," presents us with profound insights into God’s loving discipline. As we meditate on this verse, we recognize that divine…

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A Prayer for Understanding Chastisement and Holiness

Heavenly Father, I come before You in humble reverence, recognizing the profound depth of Your wisdom and the graciousness of Your love. Lord, I seek to understand the truth found in Hebrews 12:10, which states, "For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own…

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Hebrews 12:10 - "For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness."
Hebrews 10:12 - "But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;"
Hebrews 10:5-10
Hebrews 10:5-10
Hebrews 10:22
Hebrews 12:8
Hebrews 10:20
Hebrews 12:12 - "Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;"
Hebrews 10:10 - "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."
Hebrews 12:29 - "For our God is a consuming fire."
"But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;" - Hebrews 10:12
Hebrews 10:17 - "And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more."
Hebrews 10:21 - "And having an high priest over the house of God;"
Hebrews 10:31 - "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God."
Hebrews 1:10-12 - "And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.”"
Hebrews 5:10 - "Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 10:18 - "Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin."
Hebrews 7:12 - "For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law."
Hebrews 10:14 - "For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified."
Hebrews 10:37 - "For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry."
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
Hebrews 10:6 - "In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure."
Hebrews 10:4 - "For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins."
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
Hebrews (10:37) For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.