⁶ For the Lord chastiseth him that he loveth; he beateth every son that he receiveth.^[a]

⁷ Abide ye still in chastising; God proffereth him(self) to you as to sons^[b]. For what son is it, whom the father chastiseth not?

⁸ That if ye be out of chastising, whose partners be ye all made [That if ye be out of discipline, of which all be made partners], then ye be adulterers, and not sons.