Hebrews 12:14-17

Holman 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 by it, defiling many.^{(C) 16} And make sure that there isn’t any immoral or irreverent^(D) person like Esau, who sold his birthright in exchange for one meal.^{(E) 17} For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected because he didn’t find any opportunity for repentance, though he sought it with tears.^(F)