Hebrews 12:5-7

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⁵And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?

^(A)“My son, ^(B)do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
⁶For ^(C)the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”

⁷It is for discipline that you have to endure. ^(D)God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

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Hebrews 12:11-14

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¹¹^(A)For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields ^(B)the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

¹²Therefore ^(C)lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, ¹³and ^(D)make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint ^(E)but rather be healed. ¹⁴^(F)Strive for peace with everyone, and for the ^(G)holiness ^(H)without which no one will see the Lord.