Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

American Standard Version (ASV)

For perhaps he was therefore parted `from thee' for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

for perhaps for this reason he has been separated [from thee] for a time, that thou mightest possess him fully for ever;

World English Bible (WEB)

For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for perhaps because of this he did depart for an hour, that age-duringly thou mayest have him,