Hebrews 12:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:11 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:11 — KJV
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”
— Hebrews 12:11 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:11 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 12:11
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:11: now, present, fruit
“Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. of the nations: or, populous”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:11: grievous, nevertheless, afterward
“Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:11: now, fruit, righteousness
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:11: now, thereby
“And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. Rehoboth: that is Room”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:11: now, fruit
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