Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Let us test him with insults and torments so that we may be able to measure his gentleness and ascertain the depths of his forbearance of evil.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Let us test him with insult and torture, so that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance.
Good News Translation®
So let's put them to the test. We'll be cruel to them, and torment them; then we'll find out how calm and reasonable they are! We'll find out just how much they can stand!
Wycliffe Bible
Ask we him by despising and torment, (so) that we know his reverence, and that we prove his patience.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Let us test him with insult and torture, that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Let us test him with insult and torture, so that we may find out how reasonable he is and make trial of his forbearance.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Let us test him with insult and torture, so that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance.
Common English Bible © 2011
Let’s test him by assaulting and torturing him. Then we will know just how good he really is. Let’s test his ability to endure pain.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
With violence and torture let us put him to the test that we may have proof of his gentleness and try his patience.
Revised Standard Version
Let us test him with insult and torture, that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Let us test him with insult and torture, so that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance.