For (A)consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary [a](B)and lose heart.

A Father’s Discipline

(C)You have not yet resisted [b](D)to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons,

(E)My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
Nor (F)faint when you are punished by Him;

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:3 Lit fainting in your souls
  2. Hebrews 12:4 Lit as far as blood

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(A) and lose heart.

God Disciplines His Children

In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.(B) And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,

“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
    and do not lose heart(C) when he rebukes you,

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