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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:6

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth - Here is the reason why we should neither neglect correction, nor faint under it: it is a proof of the fatherly love of God Almighty, and shows his most gracious designs towards us; from which we may be fully convinced that the affliction will prove the means of good to our souls, if we make a proper use of it. And scourgeth every son whom he receiveth - Μαστιγοι δε παντα υἱον, ὁν παραδεχεται . This is a quotation, literatim from the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:7

If ye endure chastening - If ye submit to his authority, humble yourselves under his hand, and pray for his blessing, you will find that he deals with you as beloved children, correcting you that he may make you partakers of his holiness. God dealeth with you as with sons - He acknowledges by this that you belong to the family, and that he, as your Father, has you under proper discipline. It is a maxim among the Jewish rabbins that "the love which is not conjoined with reproof is not... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:8

Then are ye bastards - This proceeds on the general fact, that bastards are neglected in their manners and education; the fathers of such, feeling little affection for, or obligation to regard, their spurious issue. But all that are legitimate children are partakers of chastisement or discipline; for the original word παιδεια does not imply stripes and punishments, but the whole discipline of a child, both at home and at school. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:9

We have had fathers of our flesh - The fathers of our flesh, i.e. our natural parents, were correctors; and we reverenced them, notwithstanding their corrections often arose from whim or caprice: but shall we not rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits; to him from whom we have received both body and soul; who is our Creator, Preserver, and Supporter; to whom both we and our parents owe our life and our blessings; and who corrects us only for our profit; that we may live and be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:10

For - a few days - The chastisement of our earthly parents lasted only a short time; that of our heavenly Father will also be but a short time, if we submit: and as our parents ceased to correct when we learned obedience; so will our heavenly Father when the end for which he sent the chastisement is accomplished. God delights not in the rod; judgment is his strange work. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:11

No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous - Neither correction, wholesome restraint, domestic regulations, nor gymnastic discipline, are pleasant to them that are thus exercised; but it is by these means that obedient children, scholars, and great men are made. And it is by God's discipline that Christians are made. He who does not bear the yoke of Christ is good for nothing to others, and never gains rest to his own soul. The peaceable fruit of righteousness - i.e. The joyous,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:12

Wherefore lift up the hands - The apostle refers to Isaiah 35:3 . The words are an address to persons almost worn out with sickness and fatigue, whose hands hang down, whose knees shake, and who are totally discouraged. These are exhorted to exert themselves, and take courage, with the assurance that they shall infallibly conquer if they persevere. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:6

Verse 6 6.For whom the Lord loveth, etc. This seems not to be a wellfounded reason; for God visits the elect as well as the reprobate indiscriminately, and his scourges manifest his wrath oftener than his love; and so the Scripture speaks, and experience confirms. But yet it is no wonder that when the godly are addressed, the effect of chastisements which they feel, is alone referred to. For however severe and angry a judge God may show himself towards the reprobate, whenever he punishes them;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:7

Verse 7 7.For what son is he, etc. He reasons from the common practice of men, that it is by no means right or meet that God’s children should be exempt from the discipline of the cross; for if no one is to be found among us, at least no prudent man and of a sound judgment, who does not correct his children — for without discipline they cannot be led to a right conduct — how much less will God neglect so necessary a remedy, who is the best and the wisest Father? If any one raises an objection,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:9

Verse 9 9.Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh, etc. This comparison has several parts: the first is, that if we showed so much reverence to the fathers from whom we have descended according to the flesh, as to submit to their discipline, much more honor is due to God who is our spiritual Father; another is, that the discipline which fathers use as to their children is only useful for the present life, but that God looks farther, having in view to prepare us for an eternal life; and... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:9

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