Hebrews 12:9-10

Furthermore, we used to have the fathers of our flesh as chasteners, and we reverenced them: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of our spirits, and live?

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For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

Afflict

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Afflict

Hebrews 12:9
Furthermore, we used to have the fathers of our flesh as chasteners, and we reverenced them: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of our spirits, and live?