Definitions
- “Learning that molds character and enforces correct behavior; from a Latin word meaning “instruction” or “training.” To discipline a person or a group means to put them in a state of good order so that they function in the way intended. Discipline, in spite of a popular misconception, is not inherently stern or harsh. Bible translators chose “disciple” as an appropriate term for one who learns by following.” – Elwell, W. A., & Beitzel, B. J. (1988). Discipline. In Baker encyclopedia of the Bible (Vol. 1, p. 631). Baker Book House.
NASB Topical Index
- exercised by ♦ God: De 11:2; Job 5:17; Ps 118:18; 1 Co 11:32; Heb 12:5–10 ♦ Christ: Re 3:19 ♦ a human father: De 8:5; Pr 13:1, 24; Eph 6:4; Heb 12:7–10
- administered to ♦ Israel: De 4:36; 8:5 ♦ natural children: De 8:5; Pr 13:1, 24; 22:15; Eph 6:4; Heb 12:7, 9 ♦ spiritual children: Ps 118:18; 1 Co 11:31–32; Heb 12:5–11; Re 3:19 (cf. 1 Co 5:5, 12–13)
- instruments of ♦ severe adversity and afflictions: Le 26:21–33; De 28:15–68; Ps 119:67 ♦ God’s word: De 4:36; 1 Ki 12:11; 2 Ti 3:16–17 ♦ godly instruction: De 6:6–7; Pr 1:2–5; 22:6; Eph 6:4; 2 Ti 4:2; Tit 2:15 ♦ other persons: 2 Sa 12:1–15; Pr 28:23; Lu 17:3; 1 Th 5:14; 2 Th 3:15 ♦ physical suffering: Job 33:19; 1 Co 11:30–32 ♦ the rod of discipline: Pr 13:24; 22:15; 23:13 ♦ the local church: Mt 18:17; Ro 16:17; 1 Co 5:1–13; 2 Th 3:6, 14; 1 Ti 5:20; Tit 3:10
- motives for: 2 Sa 7:14–15; Pr 3:12; Heb 12:6–11; Re 3:19
- response to: Job 5:17; Ps 50:17; Pr 3:11; 12:1; 13:1; 13:18; 19:20, 27; 23:12; Je 7:28; Heb 12:5, 9, 12–13; Re 3:19
- purpose or results of: Job 5:17; Pr 6:23; 7:22; 12:1; 13:18; 19:20; 22:15; 29:15; 1 Co 11:32; 1 Ti 4:7–8; Heb 12:7–11 (cf. Pr 22:6)
- of oneself (i.e., self-discipline): 1 Co 9:24–27; Col 2:5; 1 Ti 4:7–8; 2 Ti 1:7 (cf. Ga 5:23)
- prevention of: 1 Co 11:31
- various other uses of: Jdg 8:16; Pr 7:22; 16:22; Je 10:8
The NASB Topical Index (electronic ed.). (1992). The Lockman Foundation.
Popular Verses
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Hebrews 12:11 ESV / 1,718 helpful votes
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Proverbs 12:1 ESV / 926 helpful votes
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 731 helpful votes
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
1 Corinthians 9:27 ESV / 617 helpful votes
But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
Revelation 3:19 ESV / 535 helpful votes
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
Proverbs 3:11-12 ESV / 496 helpful votes
My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
Hebrews 12:1-29 ESV / 481 helpful votes
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. …
Proverbs 29:15 ESV / 419 helpful votes
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:17 ESV / 395 helpful votes
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Proverbs 23:13 ESV / 381 helpful votes
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 22:15 ESV / 381 helpful votes
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 378 helpful votes
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Proverbs 25:28 ESV / 368 helpful votes
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
Titus 1:8 ESV / 366 helpful votes
But hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 335 helpful votes
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Proverbs 6:23 ESV / 310 helpful votes
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
Devotions
- Winning Discipline – https://insight.org/resources/daily-devotional/individual/winning-discipline1
Sermons
- God Disciplines – Why? ~ Chuck Swindoll – https://www.lightsource.com/ministry/chuck-swindoll-sermons/gods-disciplineswhy-868666.html
Articles
- Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/five-characteristics-of-biblical-discipline/