We had suffered — In several places. We are bold — Notwithstanding. With much contention — Notwithstanding both inward and outward conflicts of all kinds.
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.