Paul and Timothy - Continue

 In the Macedonia city of Thessalonica, many men and women became Christians. But some of the Jews were jealous Paul and his companions. They rounded up a mob and dragged the brothers to the city rulers, shouting: 'These men are enemies of the Roman government!' Paul's and Timothy's lives were in danger, so they fled Beroea during the night. 

The people in Beroea were eager to learn the good news, and both Greeks and Jews there became believers. But when some Jews came from Thessalonica and stirred up trouble, Paul left for Athens. Timothy and Silas stayed in Beroea to strengthen the brothers. In time, Paul sent Timothy back to Thessalonica to help the brothers deal with the intense persecution there. Later, Paul sent Timothy to visit many other congregations and encourage them. 

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