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Paul proclaims Christ at Thessalonica

In Thessalonica Paul reasoned from the Scriptures that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead, proclaiming Jesus as the Christ. Some believed, while opponents formed a mob and accused the missionaries of acting against Caesar's decrees (Acts 17:1-9).

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📖 Acts 17:1–3

1When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared.

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Sources: Scripture — Acts 17:1-9
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