1 Thessalonians 3:4

Timothy’s Visit

3so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.4Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.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 caused our labor to be in vain.

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Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations, as also it is come to pass, and you know.
Free Bible Version
Even while we were with you we kept on warning you that we would suffer persecution soon— and as you well know that is exactly what has happened.
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.
King James (Authorized) 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.
Plain English Version
This is what we told you when we were still with you, we said, “Some people will give you trouble.” And soon that happened, just like we said.
Translation for Translators
Remember that when we were present with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted {that people would cause us to suffer}. And because that is what happened, you know that what we said was true!
Unlocked Literal Bible
Truly, when we were with you, we told you in advance that we were about to suffer affliction, and that happened, as you know.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
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];