Read Full ChapterYou sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(34) For you sympathised with the prisoners and accepted joyfully, the robbery of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting property.
The F.O.G
[34] You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for also with my bonds ye sympathised, and the robbery of your goods with joy ye did receive, knowing that ye have in yourselves a better substance in the heavens, and an enduring one.
Young's Literal Translation
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