Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Discipline"
The Bible teaches that God disciplines those He loves, and that self-discipline and parental discipline are essential for spiritual growth and godly character.
The Bible teaches that God disciplines those He loves, and that self-discipline and parental discipline are essential for spiritual growth and godly character.
"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness." — Hebrews 12:11 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Discipline?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
"But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."
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