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Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. <a href="/esv/hebrews/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/blb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all discipline indeed for those being present, does not seem to be of joy, but of grief; but afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those having been trained by it. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the moment, all discipline seems not to be pleasant, but painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And all discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful, but to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. <a href="/amp/hebrews/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose]. <a href="/csb/hebrews/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/asv/hebrews/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness. <a href="/cev/hebrews/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace. <a href="/erv/hebrews/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous, but grievous: yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We don't enjoy being disciplined. It always seems to cause more pain than joy. But later on, those who learn from that discipline have peace that comes from doing what is right. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> When we are punished, it seems to us at the time something to make us sad, not glad. Later, however, those who have been disciplined by such punishment reap the peaceful reward of a righteous life. <a href="/isv/hebrews/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, for those who have been trained by it, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace. <a href="/msb/hebrews/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/net/hebrews/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All discipline seems for the moment painful, not joyful; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them who are exercised by it. <a href="/wey/hebrews/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now, at the time, discipline seems to be a matter not for joy, but for grief; yet it afterwards yields to those who have passed through its training a result full of peace--namely, righteousness. <a href="/web/hebrews/12.htm">World English Bible</a> All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and all discipline for the present, indeed, does not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow, yet afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those exercised through it. <a href="/blb/hebrews/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all discipline indeed for those being present, does not seem to be of joy, but of grief; but afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those having been trained by it. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and all chastening for the present, indeed, doth not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow, yet afterward the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those exercised through it -- it doth yield. <a href="/slt/hebrews/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And truly every correction for the present seems not to be for joy, but grief: and later it returns the peaceful fruit of justice to them being exercised by it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now all chastisement for the present indeed seemeth not to bring with it joy, but sorrow: but afterwards it will yield, to them that are exercised by it, the most peaceable fruit of justice. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now every discipline, in the present time, does not seem a gladness, of course, but a grief. But afterwards, it will repay a most peaceful fruit of justice to those who become trained in it. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/12.htm">New American Bible</a> At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> No discipline, at the time, is expected to be a thing of joy, but of sorrow; but in the end it produces the fruits of peace and righteousness to those who are trained by it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But no discipline in its time seems to be joyful, but it is sorrowful; but in the end it yields the fruit of peace and of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But no chastisement seems, at the time, to be a matter of joy, but of grief: yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who are exercised by it.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Indeed no chastisement for the present seems to be truly joyful, but sorrowful: but afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them who have been disciplined by it. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now all correction at the moment seemeth not to be cause for joy, but for sorrow; but after a while it produceth peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have thereby been disciplined.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 'tis true, all correction at first is far from appearing agreeable, yet afterward it produces the agreeable fruits of virtue in those who are exercised thereby. <a href="/wey/hebrews/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now, at the time, discipline seems to be a matter not for joy, but for grief; yet it afterwards yields to those who have passed through its training a result full of peace--namely, righteousness. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> All chastening, indeed, for the present seems not to be joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained thereby. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now no chastening seems for the present to be matter of joy but of grief: and yet afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those that are exercised thereby. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/12-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2586" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/12.htm">God Disciplines His Sons</a> …10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">No</a> <a href="/greek/3809.htm" title="3809: paideia (N-NFS) -- From paideuo; tutorage, i.e. Education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction.">discipline</a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: dokei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">seems</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">enjoyable</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3918.htm" title="3918: paron (V-PPA-ANS) -- From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property.">time,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3077.htm" title="3077: lypēs (N-GFS) -- Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness.">painful.</a> <a href="/greek/5305.htm" title="5305: hysteron (Adv) -- Lastly, afterward, later. Neuter of husteros as adverb; more lately, i.e. Eventually.">Later on,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">however,</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: apodidōsin (V-PIA-3S) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">it yields</a> <a href="/greek/2590.htm" title="2590: karpon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.">a harvest</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">of righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/1516.htm" title="1516: eirēnikon (Adj-AMS) -- Peaceable, disposed to peace, profitable. From eirene; pacific; by implication, salutary.">and peace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to those who</a> <a href="/greek/1128.htm" title="1128: gegymnasmenois (V-RPM/P-DMP) -- To train by physical exercise; hence: train, in the widest sense. From gumnos; to practise naked, i.e. Train.">have been trained</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it.</a> 12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a> My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12</a> Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a> Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent. <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Job 5:17-18</a> Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. / For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/psalms/119-67.htm">Psalm 119:67</a> Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a> But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-5.htm">Deuteronomy 8:5</a> So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you. <a href="/lamentations/3-27.htm">Lamentations 3:27-28</a> It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young. / Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <a href="/psalms/119-71.htm">Psalm 119:71</a> It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby.no chastening.<a href="/psalms/89-32.htm">Psalm 89:32</a> Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.<a href="/psalms/118-18.htm">Psalm 118:18</a> The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.<a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10</a> Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.nevertheless.<a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5,6,10</a> And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: … peaceable.<a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Psalm 119:165</a> Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.<a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a> And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.<a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; … exercised.<a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Hebrews 5:14</a> But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.<a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">1 Timothy 4:7,8</a> But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness… <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">2 Peter 2:14</a> Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-8.htm">Chastening</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Exercised</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-40.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-3.htm">However</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Joyous</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Painful</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Peaceable</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Present</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Result</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-16.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Time</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Trained</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-7.htm">Training</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-10.htm">Yieldeth</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Yields</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Chastening</a> <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Exercised</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Full</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">However</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Joyous</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/exodus/33-5.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/james/5-10.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Painful</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Peaceable</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Present</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-13.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Result</a> <a href="/james/1-20.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Trained</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Training</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Yieldeth</a> <a href="/james/3-12.htm">Yields</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 12</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">An exhortation to constant faith, patience, and godliness by Christ's example</a> 22. <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">A commendation of the new covenant.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Discipline, in the biblical context, often refers to the training and correction that God provides to His children. This phrase acknowledges the immediate discomfort and suffering that discipline can bring. The Greek word for "discipline" here is "paideia," which encompasses education, training, and correction. Historically, discipline was a common part of education in the Greco-Roman world, where it was understood as necessary for growth and maturity. The pain associated with discipline is not just physical but can also be emotional or spiritual, reflecting the refining process that believers undergo. This concept is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a>, where the Lord's discipline is described as an expression of His love.Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace The phrase "later on" suggests a future benefit that comes from enduring discipline. The "harvest" metaphor is agricultural, indicating a process that takes time and patience. In biblical times, harvests were crucial for survival, symbolizing abundance and blessing. Righteousness here refers to a right standing with God and living in accordance with His will. Peace is the inner tranquility and harmony that comes from being aligned with God's purposes. This outcome of discipline is consistent with the fruit of the Spirit described in <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>, where righteousness and peace are part of the believer's character development.to those who have been trained by it. The word "trained" is derived from the Greek "gymnazo," which is related to physical training and exercise. This implies a rigorous and intentional process, much like an athlete preparing for competition. In the cultural context of the New Testament, physical training was highly valued, and the metaphor would resonate with the original audience. The training aspect emphasizes that discipline is not a one-time event but an ongoing process that shapes and molds the believer. This aligns with <a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>, where spiritual training is compared to physical training, highlighting its eternal value. The passage underscores the transformative power of God's discipline in producing mature and faithful followers of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author writes to Jewish Christians, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a> The primary audience of the letter, who were facing persecution and needed encouragement to endure and grow in their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/d/discipline.htm">Discipline</a> A central theme in this passage, referring to the training and correction that God provides to His children for their spiritual growth. 4. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_peace.htm">Righteousness and Peace</a> The ultimate fruits of enduring God's discipline, representing a life aligned with God's will and the inner tranquility that comes from it. 5. <a href="/topical/t/training.htm">Training</a> The process by which believers are shaped and molded through discipline, akin to the training of an athlete.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_discipline.htm">Understanding Discipline</a> Recognize that God's discipline is an expression of His love and desire for our growth, not a punishment. <a href="/topical/e/enduring_pain_for_growth.htm">Enduring Pain for Growth</a> Accept that while discipline may be painful, it is necessary for spiritual maturity and the development of righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_fruit_of_righteousness.htm">The Fruit of Righteousness</a> Focus on the long-term benefits of discipline, which include a deeper relationship with God and a life characterized by peace. <a href="/topical/t/training_in_godliness.htm">Training in Godliness</a> Approach spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible study, fellowship) as training that prepares us for life's challenges and aligns us with God's will. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Encourage one another to persevere through difficult times, reminding each other of the promised harvest of righteousness and peace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 12</a> <a href="/q/what_is_righteousness's_fruit.htm">What is the peaceable fruit of righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_world_transformation_movement.htm">What is the peaceable fruit of righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_spanking.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on spanking children?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_fruit_of_righteousness.htm">What is the fruit of righteousness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Now no chastening . . .--Better (the reading being slightly changed), All chastening seemeth for the present time to be not joyous, but grievous. The language, so far, would seem to be perfectly general, relating to all chastening, whether human or divine. The following clause may seem to confine our thought to the latter; but, with a lower sense of "righteousness," the maxim is true of the wise discipline of earthly parents.The peaceable fruit of righteousness.--Better, peaceful fruit, (fruit) of righteousness, to them that have been trained thereby. The "peaceful" fruit stands in contrast with the unrest and trouble which have preceded during the time of "chastening." But there is more than rest after conflict, for the object of the conflict is attained; the fruit consists in righteousness. (Comp. <a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm" title="And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.">Isaiah 32:17</a>; <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm" title="The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise.">Proverbs 11:30</a>; <a href="/james/3-17.htm" title="But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.">James 3:17</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-11.htm" title="Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.">Philippians 1:11</a>.) It has been sometimes supposed that in the word "trained" the writer returns to the figure of <a href="/hebrews/12-4.htm" title="You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin.">Hebrews 12:4</a>; but this is not probable. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Now no chastening seemeth for the present to be joyous, but grievous (literally, not of joy, but of grief): nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which have been exercised thereby. This is a general statement with respect to all chastening, though the expression of its result at the end of the verse is suggested by the thought of Divine chastening, to which alone it is certainly, and in the full sense of the words, applicable. "Of righteousness" is a genitive of apposition; δικαιοσύνη is the peaceable fruit yielded by παιδεία. And the word here surely denotes actual righteousness in ourselves; not merely justification in what is called the forensic sense: the proper effect of chastening is to make us good, and so at peace with our own conscience and with God. It is by no means thus implied that we can be accepted and so have peace on the ground of our own imperfect righteousness; only that it is in the fruits of faith perfected by discipline that we may "know that we are of the truth, and assure our hearts before him" (cf. <a href="/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18</a>, "The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace;" also <a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a>, "And the work of righteousness shall be peace"). <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/12-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>No οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. discipline παιδεία (paideia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> From paideuo; tutorage, i.e. Education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction. seems δοκεῖ (dokei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. enjoyable χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. at πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. time, παρὸν (paron) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3918.htm">Strong's 3918: </a> From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. painful. λύπης (lypēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness. Later on, ὕστερον (hysteron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5305.htm">Strong's 5305: </a> Lastly, afterward, later. Neuter of husteros as adverb; more lately, i.e. Eventually. however, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. it yields ἀποδίδωσιν (apodidōsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. a peaceful εἰρηνικὸν (eirēnikon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> Peaceable, disposed to peace, profitable. From eirene; pacific; by implication, salutary. harvest καρπὸν (karpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2590.htm">Strong's 2590: </a> Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. of righteousness δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. to those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. have been trained γεγυμνασμένοις (gegymnasmenois) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1128.htm">Strong's 1128: </a> To train by physical exercise; hence: train, in the widest sense. From gumnos; to practise naked, i.e. Train. by δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. it. αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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