Hebrews 12:10-12

Expanded Bible

¹⁰ ·Our fathers on earth [^LThey] disciplined us for a short time in the way they thought was best. But God disciplines us ·to help us [for our good/benefit], so we can ·become holy as he is [^Lshare in his holiness]. ¹¹ We do not enjoy being disciplined. It is painful at the time, but later, after we have ·learned from [been trained by] it, ·we have peace [^Lit produces/bears the fruit of peace], ·because we start living in the right way [or …and righteousness].

Be Careful How You Live

¹² ·You have become weak, so make yourselves strong again [^LTherefore, strengthen your drooping arms/hands and your weak/disabled knees; Is. 35:3].