Hebrews 12:9World English Bible British Edition
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?
Related Verses
Genesis 2:21
The LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. As the man slept, he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place.
Genesis 2:23
The man said, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken out of Man.”
Genesis 2:24
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.
Genesis 4:4
Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. The LORD respected Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:5
but he didn’t respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.