1 Thessalonians 3:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 3:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 3:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 — 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.”
— 1 Thessalonians 3:4 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 3:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 3:4
“And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people. the seven...: or, the rest of the seven days”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:4: told, before, even
“I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:4: before, should, even
“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:4: before, should, came
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:4: before, even, came
“And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware. against: Heb. before go...: Heb. do”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:4: before, even, pass
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