New Testament Midterm: What was the likely occasion of First Thessalonians? In other words, what problem or question prompted Paul to write the epistle?

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What was the likely occasion of First Thessalonians? In other words, what problem or question prompted Paul to write the epistle?

Sadie Loveless · Accepted Answer

The Thessalonians wondered what would happen to the Christians who died

What was the likely occasion of First Thessalonians? In other words, what problem or question prompted Paul to write the epistle?