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Hebrews 12:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 12:10

Verse 10 of 29

Scripture focus

For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness.

Hebrews 12:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 12:10

Theological / Devotional

For a few days. That is, during childhood and youth. Our heavenly Father’s chastening continues throughout life.

Chastened. Or, “disciplined” or, “corrected” (see on verse 5).

After their own pleasure. Or, “as seemed [good] to them,” that is, as they deemed best.

For our profit. That is, for our good. Our earthly parents may have erred in discipline because of defective judgment or selfish emotions, yet “we gave them reverence.” How much the more should we heed and appreciate the discipline of our heavenly Father, whose wisdom and love ordain only what is for our good?

Partakers of his holiness. The objective of all divine discipline is character transformation. Perfection is its goal (see on Matthew 5:48).

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