Hebrews 12:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Now all chastening — Whether from our earthly or heavenly Father, Is for the present grievous, yet it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness — Holiness and happiness. To them that are exercised thereby — That receive this exercise as from God, and improve it according to his will.

Hebrews 12:11

11 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.