Thessalonica, Thessalonian

Definition

In New Testament times, Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia in the ancient Roman empire. The people living in that city were called the “Thessalonians.”

• The city of Thessalonica was an important seaport and was also located along a major road that connected Rome to the eastern part of the Roman empire.
• Paul, along with Silas and Timothy, visited Thessalonica on his second missionary journey and as a result, a church was established there. Later, Paul also visited this city on his third missionary journey.
• Paul wrote two letters to the Christians in Thessalonica. These letters (1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians) are included in the New Testament.

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(See also: Macedonia, Paul, Rome)

Bible References

• 1 Thessalonians 1:1
• 2 Thessalonians 1:1
• 2 Timothy 4:9-10
• Acts 17:1
• Philippians 4:14-17

Word Data

• Strong’s: G23310, G23320