Hebrews 12:6 net — “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”

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"“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”"

— Hebrews 12:6, NET Bible

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

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You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.

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And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons?“My son, do not scorn the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects you.

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“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”

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Endure your suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?

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But if you do not experience discipline, something all sons have shared in, then you are illegitimate and are not sons.

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Besides, we have experienced discipline from our earthly fathers and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life?

Hebrews 12:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:6 say?
Hebrews 12:6 in the NET Bible reads: ““For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.””
Where is Hebrews 12:6 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 6.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 12:6.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:6 in?
Hebrews 12:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 12:6?
Hebrews 12:6 reads (NET): ““For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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