Hebrews 12:10-13

Amplified Bible

¹⁰For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. ¹¹For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose].

¹²So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble.^(A) ¹³Cut through and make smooth, straight paths for your feet [that are safe and go in the right direction], so that the leg which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather may be healed.

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Hebrews 12:10-13

New International Version

¹⁰They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.^(A) ¹¹No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace^(B) for those who have been trained by it.

¹²Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.^(C) ¹³“Make level paths for your feet,”^[a]^(D) so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.^(E)