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. |
For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know. |
For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so (just as) it came to pass, as (and) you know. |
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. |
For even when we were with you, [you know] we warned you plainly beforehand that we were to be pressed with difficulties and made to suffer affliction, just as to your own knowledge it has [since] happened. |
For also when we were with you, we kept on telling you beforehand that we are destined to be suffering affliction, even as also it came to pass and you know well. |
Actually we did warn you what to expect, when we were with you, and our words have come true, as you know. |
for when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we were going to be pressed with difficulties, and it took place, as you know. |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
- Twelve Reasons for Suffering; The End Time Men - W.W. Fischer When sufferings happen we should realize we are identifying with the Lord’s walk through comparable situations, and because He went through them first He will lead us safely through them.