Hebrews 12:10
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.In other versions
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.
ASV
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.
BBE
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.
DBY
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.
WEB
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;
YLT
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.
ENG
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.
WBT
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
BSB
In context
8But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10For 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.
11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
12Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;