BSB
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.
AKJV
For they truly for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
CPDV
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.
ERV
For they verily for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
NHEB
For they indeed, for a few days, disciplined us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
SMT
For they truly for a few days, according as it seemed to them, corrected; but he for profit, in order to partake in his holiness.