Thessalonica
Where Paul established a church; recipients of 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
First mentioned in the Bible
explaining and proving by references that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying: “This is the Christ, this Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you.”— Acts 17:3
Background
Thessalonica was the capital of Macedonia. During his second missionary journey, Paul reasoned in the synagogue for three Sabbaths, proving Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. Many believed but unbelieving Jews caused an uproar, forcing Paul to leave by night. He later wrote two epistles encouraging this congregation about the hope of Christ's return.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
explaining and proving by references that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying: “This is the Christ, this Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you.”— Acts 17:3
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