Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. Cross References Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. Lamentations 3:33 For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. 2 Peter 1:4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. Treasury of Scripture For they truly for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. after their own pleasure. Hebrews 12:5,6 partakers. Leviticus 11:44,45 Leviticus 19:2 Psalm 17:15 |