Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
World English Bible (WEB)
For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
Strong's King James
For{G1063} verily{G2532}, when{G3753} we were{G2258}{(G5713)} with{G4314} you{G5209}, we told{G4302} you{G5213} before{G4302}{(G5707)} that{G3754} we should{G3195}{(G5719)} suffer tribulation{G2346}{(G5745)}; even{G2532} as{G2531} it came to pass{G1096}{(G5633)}, and{G2532} ye know{G1492}{(G5758)}.
The F.O.G *
(4) For indeed when we were with you, telling you beforehand that we were going to be afflicted just as it came to pass and you know.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
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;