Hebrews 12:10 - Common English Bible Our human parents disciplined us for a little while, as it seemed best to them, but God does it for our benefit so that we can share his holiness. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For [our earthly fathers] disciplined us for only a short period of time and chastised us as seemed proper and good to them; but He disciplines us for our certain good, that we may become sharers in His own holiness. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And indeed, for a few days and according to their own wishes, they instructed us. But he does so to our benefit, so that we may receive his sanctification. |