1 Thessalonians 3:4-6

21st Century King James Version

⁴ For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we should suffer tribulation, even as it came to pass, as ye know.

⁵ For this cause, when I could no longer forbear it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor be in vain.

⁶ But now when Timothy came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have a good remembrance of us always and desire greatly to see us (as we also desire to see you),