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.
In other versions
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.
ASV
And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.
BBE
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.)
DBY
For most assuredly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
WEB
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';
YLT
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and all of you know.
ENG
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.
WBT
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
BSB
In context
2And 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:
3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
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.
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 labour be in vain.
6But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: