³⁴for you had compassion on ⁹me ^jin my chains, and ^kjoyfully accepted the plundering of your ¹goods, knowing that ^lyou have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves ²in heaven.

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9NU the prisoners instead of me in my chains
1possessions
2NU omits in heaven

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For you sympathized with the prisoners and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, because you know that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession.

NLTNew Living Translation

You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For you both sympathized with the prisoners and put up with the seizure of your belongings with joy because you knew that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

KJV 1900King James Version

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

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