Hebrews 12:15 meaning and explanation

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

Hebrews 12:15, Berean Standard Bible

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The writer is addressing a congregation of believers, urging them to watch over one another as they pursue peace and holiness. The phrase “root of bitterness” echoes Deuteronomy 29:18, where a bitter root among the people could spread and lead many astray.

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