Paul’s words indicate that some spirit - anointed ones in that congregation at Thessalonica were downhearted. There are depressed souls among Christians today too.
(‏ ايوب ١٤ :‏ ١‏ )‏ فَقَدْ خَسِرَ فَرَحَهُ ،‏ حَتَّى إِنَّهُ ظَنَّ فِي إِحْدَى ٱلْمَرَاحِلِ أَنَّ يَهْوَه تَرَكَهُ .‏