Hebrews 12:9-13

English Standard Version

⁹Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to ^(A)the Father of spirits ^(B)and live? ¹⁰For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, ^(C)that we may share his holiness. ¹¹^(D)For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields ^(E)the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

¹²Therefore ^(F)lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, ¹³and ^(G)make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint ^(H)but rather be healed.

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Hebrews 12:9-13

New International Version

⁹Moreover, 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) ¹⁰They 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.^(C) ¹¹No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace^(D) for those who have been trained by it.

¹²Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.^(E) ¹³“Make level paths for your feet,”^[a]^(F) so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.^(G)