Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
And scourgeth
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Bible References
Whom
James 1:12
The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
James 5:11
Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Revelation 3:19
"I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.
And scourgeth
Hebrews 12:7
[For the suffering] you are enduring [is] for your discipline. God is dealing with you as He does with [His] children, for what child is not disciplined by his father?
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Hebrews 12:8
But if you do not receive [such] discipline, like all of us do, then you are illegitimate children and not true children.