# Thessalonica, Thessalonians #

## Facts: ##

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.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [Macedonia](../other/macedonia.md), [Paul](../other/paul.md), [Rome](../other/rome.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 01:1](en/tn/1th/help/01/01)
* [2 Thessalonians 01:1-2](en/tn/2th/help/01/01)
* [2 Timothy 04:9-10](en/tn/2ti/help/04/09)
* [Acts 17:1-2](en/tn/act/help/17/01)
* [Philippians 04:14-17](en/tn/php/help/04/14)