15 See to it that no one (A)fails to obtain the grace of God; that no (B)“root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is (C)sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that (D)afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.

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15 looking carefully lest anyone (A)fall short of the grace of God; lest any (B)root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; 16 lest there be any (C)fornicator or [a]profane person like Esau, (D)who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. 17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was (E)rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:16 godless