1 Thessalonians 3:2-4

2We sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the Good News of Messiah, in order to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

3so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know we are destined for this.

4For even when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer persecution— just as has happened, as you know.