For most assuredly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all of the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking your faith? ( 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 )