1Thess.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.

1Thess.3.4

When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead. And now that it's happened, you know what it's like.

1Thess.3.4

In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.

1Thess.3.4

For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.