1 Thessalonians 3:4
1 Thessalonians 3:3-5 The Message (MSG)
Not that the troubles should come as any surprise to you. You’ve always known that we’re in for this kind of thing. It’s part of our calling. When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead. And now that it’s happened, you know what it’s like. That’s why I couldn’t quit worrying; I had to know for myself how you were doing in the faith. I didn’t want the Tempter getting to you and tearing down everything we had built up together.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 King James Version (KJV)
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.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 New Century Version (NCV)
Even when we were with you, we told you we all would have to suffer, and you know it has happened.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 New International Version (NIV)
In 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.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For even when we were with you, we warned you plainly in advance that we were going to experience persecution; and so, as you know, it has come to pass.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come—and they did, as you well know.