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Hebrews 12:9
New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 12:9
New American Standard Bible
9 Furthermore, we had [a]earthly fathers to discipline us, and we (A)respected them; shall we not much more be subject to (B)the Father of [b]spirits, and (C)live?
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- Hebrews 12:9 Lit fathers of our flesh
- Hebrews 12:9 Or our spirits
Hebrews 12:9
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Hebrews 12:9
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9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits(A) and live!(B)
Hebrews 12:10
New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 12:10
New American Standard Bible
10 For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, (A)so that we may share His holiness.
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Hebrews 12:10
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Hebrews 12:10
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10 They 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)
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