Read Full ChapterOur 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} they verily{G3303} for{G4314} a few{G3641} days{G2250} chastened{G3811}{(G5707)} us after{G2596} their own{G846} pleasure{G1380}{(G5723)}; but{G1161} he for{G1909} our profit{G4851}{(G5723)}, that{G1519} we might be partakers{G3335}{(G5629)} of his{G846} holiness{G41}.
Strong's King James
(10) For indeed they disciplined us, a few short days as they thought best but this One, upon good for us to receive His holiness.
The F.O.G
[10] Our earthly fathers disciplined us briefly based on their best judgment, but God's discipline is perfectly designed to transform us and share in His holiness.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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;
Young's Literal Translation
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