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.(A) 16 And make sure that there isn’t any immoral[a] or irreverent(B) person like Esau, who sold his birthright in exchange for a single meal.(C) 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.(D)

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  1. 12:16 Or sexually immoral

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