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Hebrews 12:9 nasb — Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the…

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"Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?"

— Hebrews 12:9, NASB

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES."

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It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

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But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.

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Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?

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For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.

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All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.

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Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble,

Hebrews 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:9 say?
Hebrews 12:9 in the NASB reads: “Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?”
Where is Hebrews 12:9 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:9 in?
Hebrews 12:9 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 12:9?
Hebrews 12:9 reads (NASB): “Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?” 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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