Hebrews 12:15

Updated: June 3, 2025
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looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;
World English Bible (WEB)
Looking diligently{G1983}{(G5723)} lest{G3361} any man{G5100} fail{G5302}{(G5723)} of{G575} the grace{G5485} of God{G2316}; lest{G3361} any{G5100} root{G4491} of bitterness{G4088} springing{G5453}{(G5723)} up{G507} trouble{G1776}{(G5725)} you, and{G2532} thereby{G1223}{G5026} many{G4183} be defiled{G3392}{(G5686)};
KJV with Strongs
(15) See to it that nobody comes short of the favourable grace of יהוה YAHWEH, no root of bitterness growing up, causing trouble and through it many be stained.
The F.O.G
[15] Watch carefully that no one misses out on God's grace. Guard against any bitter root sprouting up to cause trouble and contaminate many.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
looking diligently over lest any one be failing of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up may give trouble, and through this many may be defiled;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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