The Christians in Thessalonica knew that when they stopped taking part in the social and religious activities of the city, they would have to contend with the resentment and anger of their former friends.
Tessaloonika kristlased teadsid, et kui nad ei võta enam osa oma kodukandi ühiskondlikust ja usulisest tegevusest, satuvad nad endiste sõprade põlu ja viha alla.