Hebrews 12:17

For you have knowledge that even long after, when he was desiring the blessing for his heritage, he was turned away, though he made his request frequently and with weeping; because the past might not be changed.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

In Context

16And that there may not be any evil liver, or any man without respect for God, like Esau, who let his birthright go for a plate of food.

18You have not come to a mountain which may be touched, and is burning with fire, and to a black cloud, and a dark smoke, and a violent wind,

Read all of Hebrews 12

Cross References

Proverbs 1:24Because your ears were shut to my voice; no one gave attention to my out-stretched hand;

Matthew 7:23And then will I say to them, I never had knowledge of you: go from me, you workers of evil.

Luke 13:24Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.

Hebrews 6:8But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 12:5-18

The Benefit of Afflictions; The Use of Afflictions; Cautions against Apostasy. ( a. d. 62.) 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Hebrews 12:17