Hebrews 11:25 - Common English Bible

He chose to be mistreated with God’s people instead of having the temporary pleasures of sin.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Because he preferred to share the oppression [suffer the hardships] and bear the shame of the people of God rather than to have the fleeting enjoyment of a sinful life.

American Standard Version (1901)

choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Catholic Public Domain Version

choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, rather than to have the pleasantness of sin for a time,