The apostle Paul and his companions took pride in a new congregation that they had helped to establish, for the brothers faithfully endured persecution. ​ — 1 Thessalonians 1: 1, 6; 2: 19, 20; 2 Thessalonians 1: 1, 4.
Элч Паул болон түүний хамтран зүтгэгчид хавчлага дарамтыг үнэнчээр даван туулсан итгэл нэгтнүүдээрээ бахархаж байсан.