Hebrews 12:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:10 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:10 — KJV
“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. after...: or, as seemed good, or, meet to them”
— Hebrews 12:10 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:10 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:10
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:10: days, after, own
“And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go. a few...: or, a full year, or ten months”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:10: few, days, after
“And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:10: few, days, seemed
“And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian ready to perish was my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:10: few, own, might
“And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:10: days, after, meet
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