The apostle Paul and his companions took pride in a new congregation that they had helped to establish, for the brothers faithfully endured persecution. ​ — 1 Thessalonians 1: 1, 6; 2: 19, 20; 2 Thessalonians 1: 1, 4.
Apostel Paulus ja ta kaaslased tundsid uhkust siis, kui nad kuulsid, et vennad ühest uuest kogudusest, mille nad olid aidanud rajada, pidasid ustavalt vastu tagakiusamises.