It appears that only a few months later, after violent opposition had forced the apostle Paul to leave the newly formed congregation in Thessalonica, Paul entrusted young Timothy with the mission of returning to Thessalonica to strengthen the brothers.
(‏ اعما ۱۶ :‏ ۱ -‏ ۳‏ )‏ ظاهراً چند ماه بعد از آن ،‏ پولُس رسول جماعت نوپای تِسالونیکی را به سبب مخالفت شدید مردم ترک کرد .‏