Hebrews 12:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
15 while exercising-oversight that someone may not be coming-short of the grace of God; that some root of [a] bitterness growing[b] up may not be causing-trouble and many be defiled[c] by it; 16 that someone may not be sexually-immoral or[d] profane like Esau, who sold his own firstborn-rights[e] for one meal[f]. 17 For you know that indeed afterward, while wanting to inherit the blessing, he was rejected— for he did not find a place of [g] repentance— even-though having sought-for it[h] with tears.
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- Hebrews 12:15 That is, characterized by. Some bitter root, referring to a person.
- Hebrews 12:15 Or, springing.
- Hebrews 12:15 Or, polluted, stained.
- Hebrews 12:16 Or, sexually-immoral, or profane like Esau (so that only ‘profane’ applies to Esau).
- Hebrews 12:16 That is, the status and inheritance rights of the firstborn son.
- Hebrews 12:16 Or, eating; one act of eating.
- Hebrews 12:17 That is, for.
- Hebrews 12:17 That is, the blessing. Or, repentance.
Hebrews 12:15-17
Common English Bible
15 Make sure that no one misses out on God’s grace. Make sure that no root of bitterness grows up that might cause trouble and pollute many people. 16 Make sure that no one becomes sexually immoral or ungodly like Esau. He sold his inheritance as the oldest son for one meal. 17 You know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected because he couldn’t find a way to change his heart and life, though he looked for it with tears.
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