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Psalm 103:13
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Psalm 103:13
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13 The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate 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 “You fathers—if your children ask[a] for a fish, do you give them a snake instead? 12 Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not!
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- 11:11 Some manuscripts add for bread, do you give them a stone? Or [if they ask].
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 encouraging words God spoke to you as his children?[a] He said,
“My child,[b] don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t give up when he corrects you.
6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.”[c]
7 As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? 8 If God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. 9 Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever?[d]
10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. 11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
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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 “Is not Israel still my son,
my darling child?” says the Lord.
“I often have to punish him,
but I still love him.
That’s why I long for him
and surely will have mercy on him.
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 the love of the Lord remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the 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 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.[a]’
22 “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.
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- 15:21 Some manuscripts add Please take me on as a hired servant.
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 corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.[a]
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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9 Tears of joy will stream down their faces,
and I will lead them home with great care.
They will walk beside quiet streams
and on smooth paths where they will not stumble.
For I am Israel’s father,
and Ephraim is my oldest child.
Malachi 4:2
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Malachi 4:2
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2 “But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings.[a] And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.
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- 4:2 Or the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.
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 Lord’s Promise of Mercy
16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name.
17 “They will be my people,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child.
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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 No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing 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 and Pardon
15 Lord, look down from heaven;
look from your holy, glorious home, and see us.
Where is the passion and the might
you used to show on our behalf?
Where are your mercy and compassion now?
16 Surely you are still our Father!
Even if Abraham and Jacob[a] would disown us,
Lord, you would still be our Father.
You are our Redeemer from ages past.
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 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
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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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