Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 3:12 describes God's loving discipline like a father, mirroring 13:24's principle that discipline is an act of love.
Proverbs 19:18 directly commands disciplining a child, reinforcing the same call to loving correction found in 13:24.
Proverbs 22:15 says the rod drives folly from a child, aligning perfectly with 13:24's emphasis on discipline as love.
Proverbs 23:13 advises not to withhold discipline, directly supporting 13:24's teaching that loving parents are diligent to correct.
Proverbs 23:13 advises not to withhold discipline, directly supporting 13:24's teaching that loving parents are diligent to correct.
Proverbs 29:15 reinforces this wisdom: the rod and reproof give wisdom, while a neglected child brings shame. Direct parallel on discipline.
Proverbs 29:17 promises rest and delight from disciplining a son, echoing the loving discipline here. Same theme, same book.
Hebrews 12:6-8 applies this principle to God: discipline proves sonship and love. A clear NT echo of the OT wisdom.
Hebrews 12:7 directly cites fatherly discipline as proof of sonship—a direct NT reflection of this verse.