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1 Thessalonians 3:4

In 9 translations

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.
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.
WEB
For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
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.
LSV
for even when we were with you, we said to you beforehand that we are about to suffer tribulation, as it also came to pass, and you have known [it];
YLT
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];
DBY
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.)
DRC
For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations, as also it is come to pass, and you know.
GNV
For verily when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulations, euen as it came to passe, and ye knowe it.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ γὰρ ὅτε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἦμεν, προελέγομεν ὑμῖν ὅτι μέλλομεν θλίβεσθαι, καθὼς καὶ ἐγένετο καὶ οἴδατε.
RP2018
Καὶ γὰρ ὅτε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἦμεν, προελέγομεν ὑμῖν ὅτι μέλλομεν θλίβεσθαι, καθὼς καὶ ἐγένετο καὶ οἴδατε.
TR-Boyd
Καὶ γὰρ ὅτε πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἦμεν, προελέγομεν ὑμῖν ὅτι μέλλομεν θλίβεσθαι, καθὼς καὶ ἐγένετο καὶ οἴδατε.
SCR1894
και γαρ οτε προς υμας ημεν προελεγομεν υμιν οτι μελλομεν θλιβεσθαι καθως και εγενετο και οιδατε

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,
  • 2 Corinthians 8:1–2Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
  • Acts 17:13But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds.
  • John 16:1–3“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away. They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. They will do these…
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:4–6That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be…
  • Acts 17:1When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
  • Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
  • Acts 17:5–9The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them…

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