Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 3:4

1 Thessalonians chapter 3 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.3that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.

v.4This passage

v.5For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14

    For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judæa in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;

  • John 16:1

    These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:4

    so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;

  • Acts 17:5

    But the Jews, being moved with jealousy, took unto them certain vile fellows of the rabble, and gathering a crowd, set the city on an uproar; and assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them forth to the people.

  • Acts 20:24

    But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2

    but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.