1 Thessalonians 3:4-6

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁴ For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations, as also it is come to pass, and you know.

⁵ For this cause also, I, forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth should have tempted you, and our labour should be made vain.

⁶ But now when Timothy came to us from you, and related to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us as we also to see you;