Bible Verses about 'Discipline'

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. Revelation 3:19

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. Revelation 3:19	I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. love life punishment
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. Proverbs 12:1	To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. understanding learning listening

How happy is the one whom God reproves; therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Job 5:17	But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin. punishment suffering blessing
And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4	Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. law family children
My child, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:11-12	My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. love Father learning
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. love self-control strength
Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11	No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. righteousness peace children
Know then in your heart that as a parent disciplines a child so the Lord your God disciplines you. Deuteronomy 8:5	Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good. Father learning punishment
The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7	The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. second coming rest prayer
But I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. self-control judgment body
Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8	Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. desires persecution overcoming
A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Father wisdom children
Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13	So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. grace Jesus Spirit
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. Proverbs 10:17	People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. obedience life listening
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. awe wisdom learning
Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 1 Corinthians 9:25	All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. self-control reward eternal life