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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

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Macedonia was the Roman province in northern Greece where Thessalonica, the recipients’ city, was located. Paul’s instruction to live quietly, work with their hands, and depend on no one would strengthen the church’s witness among their Macedonian neighbors and outsiders.

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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 mentions Macedonia.

Macedonia · Sakistriantafyllou

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