Indeed, even while I was still in Thessalonica, you sent more than once to relieve my wants.
After passing through Amphipolis and Apollonia, Paul and Silas came to Thessalonica. Here the Jews had a Synagogue;
That was why we made up our minds to go and see you--at least I, Paul, did, more than once--but Satan put difficulties in our way.
You will not have forgotten, Brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we used to work at our trades, so as not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you God's Good News.
Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.