Bulletin Lyrics for Songs Fact Sheet for 1-2 Thessalonians Introduction to 1-2 Thessalonians Date and Occasion of Writing Probably around AD 50, Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica, but he left Timothy and Silas there. They later joined him in Corinth, and Timothy apparently carried letters back and forth. The church was dealing with persecution, | 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians | Series: 1-2 Thessalonians