Hebrews 12:11
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11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
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Hebrews 12:11
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11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace(A) for those who have been trained by it.
Romans 5:3-5
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3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
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Romans 5:3-5
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3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B) 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope(C) does not put us to shame, because God’s love(D) has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit,(E) who has been given to us.
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- Romans 5:3 Or let us
2 Corinthians 4:17
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17 For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
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2 Corinthians 4:17
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17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.(A)
Hebrews 12:5-6
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5 And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children?[a] He said,
“My child,[b] don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t give up when he corrects you.
6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.”[c]
Hebrews 12:5-6
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5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,
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- Hebrews 12:6 Prov. 3:11,12 (see Septuagint)
Hebrews 12:10
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10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness.
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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)
Psalm 118:18
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18 The Lord has punished me severely,
but he did not let me die.
Psalm 118:18
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1 Peter 1:6
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6 So be truly glad.[a] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.
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- 1:6 Or So you are truly glad.
1 Peter 1:6
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6 In all this you greatly rejoice,(A) though now for a little while(B) you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.(C)
Isaiah 32:17
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17 And this righteousness will bring peace.
Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.
Isaiah 32:17
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James 3:17-18
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17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.[a]
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- 3:18 Or of good things, or of justice.
James 3:17-18
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Proverbs 19:18
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18 Discipline your children while there is hope.
Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
Proverbs 19:18
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18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.(A)
Psalm 119:165
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165 Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
Psalm 119:165
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Proverbs 15:10
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10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:10
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10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.(A)
1 Timothy 4:7-8
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7 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”
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1 Timothy 4:7-8
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