§ 02 · King James Bible
1 Thessalonians 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.
Simple English
Indeed, when we were with you, we warned you that we would face hardships. It happened just like we said, and you know it's true.
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