Hebrews 12:5

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:

Cross-reference

Hebrews 12:7 immediately expands on the same discipline theme — explaining that endurance proves sonship.

In Hebrews 12:3, the example of Jesus enduring hostility encourages not growing weary — the same exhortation as here not to be weary of discipline.

Hebrews 12:12 applies the discipline teaching with an exhortation to strengthen weak limbs—a practical response to the call not to grow weary.

Hebrews 12:11 shows the long-term result of discipline: peaceful righteousness, explaining why present suffering is worth enduring.

In Hebrews 12:10, the author contrasts human fathers' temporary discipline with God's eternal purpose—to share his holiness, deepening the meaning of enduring discipline.

Revelation 3:19 states that Christ reproves and disciplines those He loves, reinforcing discipline as an act of love.

James 1:12 Parallel

James 1:12 promises a crown of life to those who endure trial, similar to not growing weary under discipline.

Job 5:17 Parallel

Job 5:17 uses nearly identical language about not despising God’s discipline, reinforcing the same exhortation to accept reproof.

Psalm 94:12 Parallel

Psalm 94:12 pronounces blessing on those disciplined by God, directly echoing the idea that discipline is beneficial.

1 Corinthians 11:32 explains that divine discipline spares believers from final condemnation, giving a purpose for enduring.

Proverbs 3:11 is the exact verse quoted here — the source of the warning not to despise the Lord's discipline.

Proverbs 3:12 continues the quote — showing that discipline is a sign of God's fatherly love.

Lamentations 3:39 questions complaining about punishment—parallels Hebrews 12:5's call not to grow weary under discipline.

In 1 Corinthians 11:30, sickness and death result from divine judgment — a concrete example of the chastening Hebrews warns not to take lightly.

Deuteronomy 8:5 explicitly states the same father-son discipline principle that underlies Hebrews 12:5, reinforcing the analogy.

2 Samuel 7:14 establishes God's promise to discipline David's son as a father—the foundation for the sonship/discipline connection in Hebrews.

Job 4:5 Parallel

Job 4:5 describes Job becoming impatient when trial comes—exactly the 'weary' attitude Hebrews 12:5 warns not to have.

Psalm 73:14 Parallel

Psalm 73:14 describes feeling constantly rebuked—mirrors the temptation to grow weary that Hebrews 12:5 warns against.

Lamentations 3:27 says bearing the yoke in youth is good—echoes the exhortation to endure discipline in Hebrews 12:5.

In Ephesians 1:5, adoption as sons grounds the fatherly discipline that Hebrews describes — a foundational parallel.

2 Corinthians 12:9 shows God's grace sufficient in weakness—a sustaining power that prevents growing weary under discipline.

John 18:11 Parallel

In John 18:11, Jesus accepts the Father's cup of suffering — echoing the submission to divine discipline that Hebrews urges.

In 2 Corinthians 4:9, Paul's experience of being struck down but not destroyed mirrors the endurance called for in not fainting under hardship.

2 Corinthians 12:10 continues the theme: weakness becomes strength—directly opposing the 'weary' attitude warned against.

In Colossians 3:21, fathers are warned not to embitter children — a contrasting perspective to the positive fatherly discipline from God here.

Psalm 103:13 highlights God's fatherly compassion—balances the discipline theme in Hebrews 12:5, showing both sides.

Psalm 6:1 Contrast

In Psalm 6:1, the psalmist pleads for discipline not in anger — a different perspective from the exhortation here not to despise discipline.

Job 5:18 Related theme

Job 5:18 expands on discipline’s dual effect: God wounds and then heals, showing discipline leads to restoration.

Psalm 118:18 Related theme

Psalm 118:18 notes severe discipline but not death, assuring that God’s discipline has merciful limits.

Psalm 119:75 Related theme

Psalm 119:75 affirms that God’s affliction is faithful and righteous, supporting the view that discipline is just.

Job 34:31 Related theme

Job 34:31 depicts a person acknowledging chastisement and vowing to stop offending, illustrating the proper response to discipline.

Jeremiah 31:18 Related theme

Jeremiah 31:18 records Ephraim’s prayer after discipline, showing acceptance and a plea for restoration.