1 Thessalonians 3 4
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.
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KJV 1 Thessalonians 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.
NCV 1 Thessalonians 3:4Even when we were with you, we told you we all would have to suffer, and you know it has happened.
NLT 1 Thessalonians 3:4Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come—and they did, as you well know.