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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For, verily, when we were with you,.... In presence, in person, as they then were in heart and affection; when they were…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before ... - It is not mentioned in the history Acts 17 that Paul thus…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That we should suffer tribulation - I prepared you for it, because I knew that it was according to their nature for…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Thessalonians 3:1-5
In these words the apostle gives an account of his sending Timothy to the Thessalonians. Though he was hindered from…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before More precisely, used to tell you; this was no single warning, but…
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