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9 when our natural parents corrected us, we gave them reverence: is it not much more reasonable to be in subjection to the father of spirits, in order to have life? 10 their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness. 11 'tis true, all correction at first is far from appearing agreeable, yet afterward it produces the agreeable fruits of virtue in those who are exercised thereby. Hebrews 12:9-11, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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