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.
Rasul Paulus serta rekan - rekannya merasa bangga akan sidang baru yang mereka bantu dirikan, karena saudara - saudara tersebut dengan setia bertekun di bawah penganiayaan. ​ — 1 Tesalonika 1: 1, 6; 2: 19, 20; 2 Tesalonika 1: 1, 4.