1 Thessalonians 3:4

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.

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.

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.

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