4For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations, as also it is come to pass, and you know.


In Context

1 For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone:

2 And we sent Timothy, our brother, and the minister of God in the gospel of Christ, to confirm you and exhort you concerning your faith:

3 That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know, that we are appointed thereunto.

4 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.

5 For this cause also, I, forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth should have tempted you, and our labour should be made vain.

6 But now when Timothy came to us from you, and related to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us as we also to see you;

1 Thessalonians 3:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:4For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:4In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:4For 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:4for 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.)

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:4For 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.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:4For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:4For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:4for 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;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:4For truly, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and you know.