“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;”
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace (charis) of God; that no root of bitterness (pikria) springs up and causes trouble, and through it the many become defiled — the pastoral concern: no one misses (hystereō) grace. Bitterness (pikria) can infect the community; watchfulness prevents contagion.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 12:15
There are many things characteristic of Christianity: but more than all, and better than all, Love towards one another, and Peace. Therefore Christ also says, “My peace I give unto you.” John 14:27 And again, “By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 Therefore Paul too says, “Follow peace with all men, and holiness,” that is, purity, “without which no man shall see the Lord .” “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the…
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