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1 Thessalonians 4:13

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But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope.

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Macedonia was the Roman province in northern Greece where Thessalonica was located, and Paul had founded the Thessalonian church there during his missionary work. Its setting explains why Paul writes pastorally to believers he knew, comforting them about fellow Christians who had died and affirming resurrection hope in Christ.

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1 Thessalonians 4:13 mentions Macedonia.

Macedonia · Sakistriantafyllou

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