KJVFor 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.
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.
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.
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;
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.
Hebrews — Apostolic writings (New Testament).
1. Wherefore, seeing we also, etc. This conclusion is, as it were, an epilogue to the former chapter, by which he shows the end for which he gave a catalogue of the saints who excelled in faith under the Law, even that every one should be prepared to imitate them;…