1 Thessalonians 3:4

Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

World English Bible

For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

American Standard Version

For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

Geneva Bible 1599

For verily when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulations, euen as it came to passe, and ye knowe it.

Darby Translation

for also, when we were with you, we told you beforehand we are about to be in tribulation, even as also it came to pass, and ye know.)

Young's Literal Translation

for even when we were with you, we said to you beforehand, that we are about to suffer tribulation, as also it did come to pass, and ye have known [it];

Bible in Basic English

And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.

In context

3so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

5For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.

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