1 Thessalonians is a letter written by Paul the Apostle to the Christians in Thessalonica. Paul talks about his followers (the people that he converted to Christianity) throughout the letter and makes many mentions of their previous suffering before they found God, though he makes no mention of the specific cause of the suffering (1:6-8, 2:2 and more). He also mentions that they “turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God” which implies that they were previously Gentiles. Since Paul left, the Thessalonians have had their faith tested by the persecution (again, he doesn’t specify what this persecution is) but Paul has heard the good news that they have remained true to God. He advises them to live ethically and abstain from fornification, which was also a Jewish value (4:2). Paul seems happy with their commitment to Christianity but realizes that their faith may have wavered and they are shaken by the persecution they are facing and says that he can’t wait to be reunited with the Thessalonians and reaffirm their faith. Paul says that through his persecution the Thessalonians and their strong belief in God has been an inspiration to the Christians who are with Paul. Despite their persecution the Thessalonians mostly stand strong in their beliefs.