Hebrews 12:11-12

12:11 Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. ¹  But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness ²  for those trained by it. 12:12 Therefore, strengthen ³  your listless hands and your weak knees, ⁴ 

[12:11]  ¹ tn Grk “all discipline at the time does not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow.”

[12:11]  ² tn Grk “the peaceful fruit of righteousness.”

[12:12]  ³ tn Or “straighten.”

[12:12]  ⁴ sn A quotation from Isa 35:3. Strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees refers to the readers’ need for renewed resolve and fresh strength in their struggles (cf. Heb 10:36-39; 12:1-3).