About the year 50 C.E., Paul wrote to the young congregation in Thessalonica: “We always thank God when we mention all of you in our prayers, for we continually remember your faithful work, your loving labor, and your endurance. ”
(‏ ١ تس ٢ :‏ ١٤‏ )‏ فَكَتَبَ مَثَلًا رِسَالَةً مُشَجِّعَةً إِلَى ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ ٱلْجَدِيدَةِ فِي تَسَالُونِيكِي نَحْوَ عَامِ ٥٠ ب‌م .‏