Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For they indeed for a few days chastened `us' as seemed good to them; but he for `our' profit, that `we' may be partakers of his holiness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.

World English Bible (WEB)

For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for they, indeed, for a few days, according to what seemed good to them, were chastening, but He for profit, to be partakers of His separation;