1 Thessalonians 3:3-5

Young's Literal Translation

³ that no one be moved in these tribulations, for yourselves have known that for this we are set,

⁴ for even when we were with you, we said to you beforehand, that we are about to suffer tribulation, as also it did come to pass, and ye have known [it];

⁵ because of this also, I, no longer forbearing, did send to know your faith, lest he who is tempting did tempt you, and in vain might be our labour.