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Psalm 103:13
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Psalm 103:13
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13 As (A)a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord shows compassion (B)to those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13
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Psalm 103:13
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13 As a father has compassion(A) on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
Luke 11:11-12
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Luke 11:11-12
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11 What father among you, if his son asks for[a] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
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- Luke 11:11 Some manuscripts insert bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for
Luke 11:11-12
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Luke 11:11-12
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11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for[a] a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
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- Luke 11:11 Some manuscripts for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for
Hebrews 12:5-11
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Hebrews 12:5-11
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5 And 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.
6 For (C)the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”
7 It 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? 8 If you are left without discipline, (E)in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to (F)the Father of spirits (G)and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, (H)that we may share his holiness. 11 (I)For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields (J)the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
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Hebrews 12:5-11
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Hebrews 12:5-11
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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,
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and do not lose heart(A) when he rebukes you,
6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,(B)
and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”[a](C)
7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.(D) For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline(E)—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9 Moreover, 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(F) and live!(G) 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.(H) 11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace(I) for those who have been trained by it.
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- Hebrews 12:6 Prov. 3:11,12 (see Septuagint)
Jeremiah 31:20
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Jeremiah 31:20
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20 (A)Is Ephraim my dear son?
(B)Is he my darling child?
For as often as I speak against him,
I do remember him still.
(C)Therefore my heart[a] yearns for him;
I will surely have mercy on him,
declares the Lord.
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- Jeremiah 31:20 Hebrew bowels
Jeremiah 31:20
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Jeremiah 31:20
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Psalm 103:17
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Psalm 103:17
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17 But (A)the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on (B)those who fear him,
and his righteousness to (C)children's children,
Psalm 103:17
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Psalm 103:17
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17 But from everlasting to everlasting
the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children(A)—
Luke 15:21-22
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Luke 15:21-22
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21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. (A)I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[a] 22 But the father said to his servants,[b] ‘Bring quickly (B)the best robe, and put it on him, and put (C)a ring on his hand, and (D)shoes on his feet.
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- Luke 15:21 Some manuscripts add treat me as one of your hired servants
- Luke 15:22 Or bondservants
Luke 15:21-22
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Luke 15:21-22
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21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.(A) I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe(B) and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger(C) and sandals on his feet.
Proverbs 3:12
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Proverbs 3:12
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12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as (A)a father the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:12
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Proverbs 3:12
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- Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child
Jeremiah 31:9
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Jeremiah 31:9
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Malachi 4:2
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Malachi 4:2
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2 But for you who revere my name,(A) the sun of righteousness(B) will rise with healing(C) in its rays. And you will go out and frolic(D) like well-fed calves.
Malachi 3:16-17
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Malachi 3:16-17
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The Book of Remembrance
16 Then those who feared the Lord (A)spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and (B)a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name. 17 “They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, (C)in the day when I make up (D)my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.
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Malachi 3:16-17
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Malachi 3:16-17
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The Faithful Remnant
16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard.(A) A scroll(B) of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared(C) the Lord and honored his name.
17 “On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my(D) treasured possession.(E) I will spare(F) them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son(G) who serves him.
Psalm 147:11
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Psalm 147:11
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11 but the Lord (A)takes pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who (B)hope in his steadfast love.
Psalm 147:11
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Psalm 147:11
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Isaiah 63:15-16
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Isaiah 63:15-16
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Prayer for Mercy
15 (A)Look down from heaven and see,
(B)from your holy and beautiful[a] habitation.
Where are (C)your zeal and your might?
The stirring of your inner parts and your compassion
are held back from me.
16 For (D)you are our Father,
though Abraham does not know us,
and Israel does not acknowledge us;
you, O Lord, are our Father,
(E)our Redeemer from of old is your name.
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- Isaiah 63:15 Or holy and glorious
Isaiah 63:15-16
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Isaiah 63:15-16
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15 Look down from heaven(A) and see,
from your lofty throne,(B) holy and glorious.
Where are your zeal(C) and your might?
Your tenderness and compassion(D) are withheld(E) from us.
16 But you are our Father,(F)
though Abraham does not know us
or Israel acknowledge(G) us;
you, Lord, are our Father,
our Redeemer(H) from of old is your name.
Matthew 6:32
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Matthew 6:32
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32 For (A)the Gentiles seek after all these things, and (B)your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
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Matthew 6:32
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Matthew 6:32
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32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.(A)
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