He wrote to the persecuted Christians in Thessalonica: “Having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us. ” ​ — 1 Thess.
Ta kirjutas tagakiusamise all kannatavatele Tessaloonika kristlastele: „Kuna me olime teisse kiindunud, andsime teile rõõmuga mitte ainult Jumala hea sõnumi, vaid ka iseendid, sest te saite meile väga armsaks. ”