


Hebrews 12:9
Bible Versions
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected [us], and we gave [them] reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
Furthermore {G1534}{G3303} we have had {G2192} fathers {G3962} of our {G2257} flesh {G4561} which corrected {G3810} us, and {G2532} we gave them reverence {G1788}: shall we {G5293} not {G3756} much {G4183} rather {G3123} be in subjection {G5293} unto the Father {G3962} of spirits {G4151}, and {G2532} live {G2198}?
Furthermore, we had physical fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them; how much more should we submit to our spiritual Father and live!
Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
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