13 And make [a]straight steps unto your feet, lest that which is halting, be turned out of the way, but let it rather be healed.

14 (A)[b]Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without the which no man shall see the Lord.

15 [c]Take heed, that no man fall away from the grace of God: let no [d]root of bitterness spring up and trouble you, lest thereby many be defiled.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:13 Keep a right course, and so, that you show example of good life for others to follow.
  2. Hebrews 12:14 We must live in peace, and holiness with all men.
  3. Hebrews 12:15 We must study to edify one another, both in doctrine and example of life.
  4. Hebrews 12:15 That no heresy, or backsliding be an offense.

13 “Make level paths for your feet,”[a](A) so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.(B)

Warning and Encouragement

14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone(C) and to be holy;(D) without holiness no one will see the Lord.(E) 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God(F) and that no bitter root(G) grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:13 Prov. 4:26