Yet, in spite of opposition, hardship, and a pagan and immoral environment, they were commended by Paul for their ‘ faithful work, loving labor, and endurance, ’ as well as their contribution to the spreading of the good news far and wide. ​ — 1 Thessalonians 1: 3, 8.
Namun, sekalipun menghadapi tentangan, kesulitan, serta lingkungan yang kafir dan amoral, mereka dipuji oleh Paulus karena ’ pekerjaan iman, kerja keras yang penuh kasih dan ketekunan ’ mereka, juga peran mereka dalam menyebarkan kabar baik ke tempat - tempat yang jauh. ​ — 1 Tesalonika 1: 3, 8.