New Century Version

Hebrews 12:11-16 New Century Version (NCV)

11. We do not enjoy being disciplined. It is painful at the time, but later, after we have learned from it, we have peace, because we start living in the right way.

12. You have become weak, so make yourselves strong again.

13. Keep on the right path, so the weak will not stumble but rather be strengthened.

14. Try to live in peace with all people, and try to live free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord.

15. Be careful that no one fails to receive God’s grace and begins to cause trouble among you. A person like that can ruin many of you.

16. Be careful that no one takes part in sexual sin or is like Esau and never thinks about God. As the oldest son, Esau would have received everything from his father, but he sold all that for a single meal.