Verse 9
Hebrews 12:9
World English Bible
9
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Original Language Text
greek
εἶτα τοὺς μὲν τῆς σαρκὸς ἡμῶν πατέρας εἴχομεν παιδευτὰς καὶ ἐνετρεπόμεθα· οὐ ⸀πολὺ μᾶλλον ὑποταγησόμεθα τῷ πατρὶ τῶν πνευμάτων καὶ ζήσομεν;
English Translation
Then we had earthly fathers as instructors, and we respected them; will we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
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Chapter 12 Context
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looking to Yashua (Jesus), the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before hi...
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You have not yet resisted to blood, striving against sin;
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and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children,
“My son, don’t take...
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For whom the Lord loves, he chastens,
and scourges every son whom he receives.”
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But if you are without discipline, of which all have been made partakers, then are you illegitimate,...
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Therefore lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,
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and make straight paths for your feet, so what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
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for they could not stand that which was commanded, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall...
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and so fearful was the appearance that Moses said, “I am terrified and trembling.”
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