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.



Ver. 4. We told you before] Darts foreseen are dintless: premonition is the best premunition. Troubles foretold come never a whit the sooner, but far the easier; whereas coming unexpected, they find weak minds secure, make them miserable, leave them desperate.