1 Thessalonians 3:4

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 3:4

BSB

Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

For even while we were with you, we predicted to you that we would suffer tribulations, even as it has happened, and as you know.

ERV

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.

NHEB

For truly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

SMT

For also, when we were with you, we told you before that we were about to be pressed; as also it was, and ye know.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 3:4

ForG1063Conjunction verilyG2532Conjunction whenG3753wewereG2258Verb withG4314Preposition youG5209wetoldG4302Verb youG5213 beforeG4302Verb thatG3754ConjunctionweshouldG3195VerbsuffertribulationG2346Verb evenG2532Conjunction asG2531AdverbitcametopassG1096Verb andG2532ConjunctionyeknowG1492Verb

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 3:4

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Summary

Paul foretold persecution; it materialized as predicted

Event

Verifying predicted tribulation

Estimated Time Period

c. 51 AD