V. 6.— For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. For whom the Lord loveth.— So far from the chastening of the Lord being an evidence of indifference or disregard, it is a proof of love.This is illustrated by the conduct of a wise and affectionate father. In chastening you, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son does not the father chasten?But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all the children of God are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Men are ashamed of their illegitimate children; they remind them of their sins, and send them out of the house, and pay little attention to their education.