Hebrews 12:6

Whom the Lord loveth. Patient, persistent discipline is an expression of solicitous affection. Experiences designed to ennoble and perfect character constitute the best evidence that the Lord loves us. Whether it be a child, or an adult Christian, discipline is essential to character.

Scourgeth. God administers whatever discipline may be required for the formation of character, or permits experiences that will accomplish this objective (see on verse 5). However, the statement is not to be pressed too literally, as if God personally or directly authorized or ordered the suffering and sorrow that attend some of the disciplinary experiences of life. See on verse 5.

Every son. For our relationship to God as sons of a heavenly Father see on Matthew 6:9; 1 John 3:1.

Whom he receiveth. That is, every one whom He receives as a son. Every son of God from this earth has become such by adoption into the heavenly family.