For truly, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and you know. Treasury of Scripture we told. John 16:1-3 These things have I spoken to you, that you should not be offended... Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry... even. 1 Thessalonians 2:2,14 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi... Acts 17:1,5-9,13 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews... 2 Corinthians 8:1,2 Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia... 2 Thessalonians 1:4-6 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations...
Context Timothy's Visit
1Why when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 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. 5For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labor be in vain. Parallel Verses 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.
Douay-Rheims 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.
Darby Bible 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.)
King James 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.
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;
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