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. ”
ईसवी सन्‌ 50 के आस - पास पौलुस ने चिट्ठी लिखकर थिस्सलुनीके की नयी मंडली की हिम्मत बढ़ायी ।