Hebrews 12:7 bbe — It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son…

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"It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son does not have punishment from his father?"

— Hebrews 12:7, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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Till now you have not given your blood in your fight against sin:

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And you have not kept in mind the word which says to you as to sons, My son, do not make little of the Lord's punishment, and do not give up hope when you are judged by him;

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For the Lord sends punishment on his loved ones; everyone whom he takes as his son has experience of his rod.

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It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son does not have punishment from his father?

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But if you have not that punishment of which we all have our part, then you are not true sons, but children of shame.

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And again, if the fathers of our flesh gave us punishment and had our respect, how much more will we be under the authority of the Father of spirits, and have life?

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For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

Hebrews 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:7 say?
Hebrews 12:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son does not have punishment from his father?”
Where is Hebrews 12:7 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 7.
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 12:7.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:7 in?
Hebrews 12:7 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 12:7?
Hebrews 12:7 reads (BBE): “It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son does not have punishment from his father?” 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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