# Thessalonica, Thessalonian, 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](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

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

## Bible References:

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

## Word Data:

* Strong's: G2331, G2332