1 Thessalonians 3:4

For also when we were with you we foretold you that we were going to be oppressed, just as it also happened, and ye know.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

3for no man to be disturbed by these afflictions. For ye yourselves know that we are set for this.

5Because of this, I too, no longer covering over it, sent in order to know your faith, lest somehow he who tempts was tempting you, and our labor became in vain.

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Cross References

John 16:1I have spoken these things to you, so that ye may not be caused to stumble.

Acts 17:5But the disobedient Jews having taken along certain evil men of the marketplaces, and having gathered a mob, were rioting the city. And having stood by the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the populace.

Acts 20:24But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:2But having suffered before and been mistreated in Philippi, as ye know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the good-news of God within much conflict.

2 Thessalonians 1:4So as for us ourselves to have pride in you in the congregations of God, for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the tribulations that ye endure,

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 3:2-6

The Mission of Timothy. ( a. d. 51.) 1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and… Read the whole commentary →

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