Hebrews 12:17

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.

Cross References

Matthew 7:23

And then I shall say to them plainly 'I never knew you. Go from my presence, you who live in sin.'

Hebrews 6:8

but, if it 'bears thorns and thistles,' it is regarded as worthless, it is in danger of being 'cursed,' and its end will be the fire.

1 Peter 3:9

never returning evil for evil, or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, blessing. It was to this that you were called--to obtain a blessing!