Hebrews 12:11

“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 there by.”

"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 there by." - Hebrews 12:11
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What does Hebrews 12:11 mean?

Hebrews 12:11 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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." This verse is found in the New…

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The Divine Purpose of Chastening: Embracing the Pain for Righteousness

Chastening is an uncomfortable word, leaving a taste reminiscent of the struggle that often accompanies growth. In our journey of faith, it is essential to understand the profound purpose behind God’s discipline. Hebrews 12:11 (KJV) encapsulates this truth: "Now no chastening…

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The Fruit of Righteousness: A Prayer for Endurance and Growth

Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. We seek Your presence as we explore the profound wisdom in the words found in Hebrews 12:11, which teach us about the virtue of chastening in our lives. "Now no…

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Hebrews 12:11 - "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."
Hebrews 11:12 - "Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable."
Hebrews 11:16
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Hebrews 6:11-12 - "And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 12:12 - "Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;"
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Hebrews 12:29 - "For our God is a consuming fire."
Hebrews 11:2 - "For by it the elders obtained a good report."
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Hebrews 11:18 - "Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:"
Hebrews 11:14 - "For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country."
Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Hebrews 7:12 - "For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law."
Hebrews 3:11 - "So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)"
Hebrews 12:21 - "And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)"
Hebrews 12:4 - "Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin."
Hebrews 4:12 – "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword."
"For by it the elders obtained a good report." - Hebrews 11:2
"For our God is a consuming fire." - Hebrews 12:29
Hebrews 8:12 - "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more."
Hebrews 11:20 - "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come."
"Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable." - Hebrews 11:12
Hebrews 1:11 - "They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;"
Hebrews 11:10 - "For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."
Hebrews 4:12 – "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword."
Hebrews 11:38 - "(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth."