1 Thessalonians 3:4

For verily when wee were with you, we told you before, that we should suffer tribulation, euen as it came to passe and ye know.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For indeed when we were with you, we {kept} telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.
- Basic English 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.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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.)
- Darby Bible

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.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

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.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Thessalonians 3:4

3:3 We are appointed hereto - Are in every respect laid in a fit posture for it, by the very design and contrivance of God himself for the trial and increase of our faith and all other graces. He gives riches to the world; but stores up his treasure of wholesome afflictions for his children.

3:6 But now when Timotheus was come to us from you - Immediately after his return, St. Paul wrote; while his joy was fresh, and his tenderness at the height.