11 Now no chastising for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: but afterward, it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness, unto them which are thereby exercised.

12 [a]Wherefore lift up your hands which [b]hang down, and your weak knees,

13 And make [c]straight steps unto your feet, lest that which is halting, be turned out of the way, but let it rather be healed.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:12 The conclusion, we must go forward courageously and keep always a right course, and (as far forth as we may) without any staggering or stumbling.
  2. Hebrews 12:12 The description of a man that is out of heart and clean discouraged.
  3. Hebrews 12:13 Keep a right course, and so, that you show example of good life for others to follow.

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