He wrote to the persecuted Christians in Thessalonica: “Having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us. ” ​ — 1 Thess.
Dia menulis kepada orang Kristen di Tesalonika yang sedang dianiaya, ” Kasih sayang kami terhadap kalian membuat kami bertekad menyampaikan kabar baik Allah kepada kalian, dan bahkan mengorbankan hidup kami bagi kalian, karena kami sangat menyayangi kalian. ” ​ — 1 Tes.