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) 11 No 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.

12 Therefore, 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)

Warning and Encouragement

14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone(F) and to be holy;(G) without holiness no one will see the Lord.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:13 Prov. 4:26

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.

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.

12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

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