Hebrews 12:14-17

Christian Standard Bible

Warning against Rejecting God’s Grace

¹⁴ Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness^(A)—without it no one will see the Lord.^{(B) 15} Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many.^{(C) 16} And make sure that there isn’t any immoral^[a] or irreverent^(D) person like Esau, who sold his birthright in exchange for a single meal.^{(E) 17} For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, even though he sought it with tears, because he didn’t find any opportunity for repentance.^(F)