Don't you remember that, when I was still with you, I told you these things?
that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?: Thayer comments "of a time; of a thing which went on formerly, whereas now a different state of things exists or has begun to exist" (254-2-2089). Paul, knowing what is going to transpire, tells the Thessalonians of the great falling away. He wants them to be informed and alerted to the difficult times ahead. He now reminds the church in Thessalonica that when he was with them, he had instructed them fully concerning these things that would come to pass. These words are a kind and gentle rebuke.