1 Thessalonians 3:4 Parallel Translations

In fact, when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to suffer persecution. And as you know, that's what happened.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

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.

BBE:

And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.

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.)

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.

WEY:

For even when we were with you, we forewarned you, saying, "We are soon to suffer affliction;" and this actually happened, as you well know.

WBS:

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.

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;

1 Thessalonians 3:4 Cross References

XREF:

1 Thessalonians 2:14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

3:4 We told you before that we should suffer tribulation. He had faithfully forewarned them that tribulation would come.

MHC:

3:1-5 The more we find pleasure in the ways of God, the more we shall desire to persevere therein. The apostle's design was to establish and comfort the Thessalonians as to the object of their faith, that Jesus Christ was the Saviour of the world; and as to the recompence of faith, which was more than enough to make up all their losses, and to reward all their labours. But he feared his labours would be in vain. If the devil cannot hinder ministers from labouring in the word and doctrine, he will, if possible, hinder the success of their labours. No one would willingly labour in vain. It is the will and purpose of God, that we enter into his kingdom through many afflictions. And the apostles, far from flattering people with the expectation of worldly prosperity in religion, told them plainly they must count upon trouble in the flesh. Herein they followed the example of their great Master, the Author of our faith. Christians were in danger, and they should be forewarned; they will thus be kept from being improved by any devices of the tempter.

CONC:

Actually Advance Affliction Beforehand Certainly Forewarned Indeed Kept Pass Persecuted Saying Suffer Telling Tribulation Trouble Verily

Actually Advance Affliction Beforehand Fact Forewarned Indeed Kept Persecuted Soon Suffer Telling Tribulation Turned Verily Way

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