for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.
When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our way.
Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.
Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.