Even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once.
When Paul and his companions had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
Therefore we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, tried to do so again and again—but Satan hindered us.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship. Working night and day so as not to be a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
Our people must learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.