1 Thessalonians 3:4

for indeed when we came to you, we told you before that we were about to suffer affliction, as it also happened, and you know.

1 Thessalonians 2:14

For you, brothers, became followers of the churches of God in Christ Jesus which were in Judea, for you also suffered the same things from your countrymen, which they did from the Jews

John 16:1-3

These things I have said to you, that you may not be offended.

Acts 17:1

AND travelling through Amphipolis and Apollonia they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.

Acts 17:5-9

But the unbelieving Jews taking certain base men of those about the markets, and exciting a mob, disturbed the city; and coming to the house of Jason sought to bring them out to the people;

Acts 17:13

And when the Jews in Thessalonica knew that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there exciting the multitudes.

Acts 20:24

But life precious to myself, I make of no account that I may finish my course and the service which I received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

AND I make known to you, brothers, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

1 Thessalonians 2:2

but having suffered before, and been injuriously treated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-6

so that we boast of you in the churches of God, of your patience and faith, in all your persecutions and the afflictions which you endure,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

We told

John 16:1
These things I have said to you, that you may not be offended.
Acts 20:24
But life precious to myself, I make of no account that I may finish my course and the service which I received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Even

1 Thessalonians 2:2
but having suffered before, and been injuriously treated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.
Acts 17:1
AND travelling through Amphipolis and Apollonia they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
2 Corinthians 8:1
AND I make known to you, brothers, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
2 Thessalonians 1:4
so that we boast of you in the churches of God, of your patience and faith, in all your persecutions and the afflictions which you endure,

General references

Luke 21:13
and it shall result to you for a testimony.