Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ:
One of the many journeys Silas and Timothy made with Paul is the one to Thessalonica, where he for "three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus...is Christ" (Acts 17:2-3). It is during this time the church is established in Thessalonica. When Paul is called to Athens, Silas and Timothy remain in Thessalonica for a short time and gain the respect of the church. Luke says: