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First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians Written

Morrish Bible Dictionary

The Jews banished from Rome

53 Paul leaves Corinth, and sails to Ephesus

54 Nero emperor of Rome; reigns 14 years

Paul's fourth visit to Jerusalem. Returns to Antioch Acts 18:22

Third journey through Galatia and Phrygia Acts 18:23

55-6 Paul at Ephesus two years and three months. Acts 19:8,10

Epistle to the Galatians written.

First epistle to the Corinthians written.

Tumult at Ephesus. Acts 19:23 .

Paul goes to Macedonia. 2 Corinthians 2:13; Acts 20:1

57 Second Epistle to the Corinthians written.

Paul goes to Corinth, and stays three months Acts 20:2,3

58 Epistle to the Romans written.

Paul leaves Corinth, and goes through Macedonia

with Luke. Sails from Philippi; preaches at Troas Acts 20:6,7

Paul addresses the elders of Ephesus at Miletus Acts 20:17

Farewell at Tyre and at Caesarea Acts 21:4,8

Paul's fifth visit to Jerusalem just before Pentecost Acts 21:17

Paul seized by Asiatic Jews in the temple Acts 21:27

Sent by Lysias to Felix, at Caesarea Acts 23:23,24

59-60 Heard by Felix. Paul kept in bonds two years Acts 24 .

60 Felix superseded by Porcius Festus Acts 24:27

Paul heard by Festus; he appeals to Caesar Acts 25:6,11

Paul heard by Agrippa and Festus Acts 25:23

Sent off by sea to Rome (autumn) Acts 27:1

Paul shipwrecked at Malta, where he winters Acts 28

Arrives at Rome. Heard by the Jews Acts 28:16,17

(About) Epistle of James written.

(About) First Epistle of Peter written.

{Paul dwells two years in his own hired house, during

61 { which he writes the Epistles to the Colossians, Acts 28:30

62 { Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians.

{ ("Paul the aged:" Philippians 9 .)

63 Paul is liberated, and takes another journey

Epistle to the Hebrews written.

Paul visits Crete, and leaves Titus there Titus 1:5

Paul bids Timothy to remain at Ephesus 1 Timothy 1:3

64 Paul goes into Macedonia 1 Timothy 1:3

First Epistle to Timothy written.

Epistle to Titus written.

Paul winters at Nicopolis Titus 3:12

64 Great fire at Rome, attributed to the Christians

65 First general persecution under Nero

The building of the Temple completed — begun by Herod

Paul visits Miletus, and leaves Trophimus there sick 2 Timothy 4:20

66 Ananias assassinated by Sicarii

Paul arrested, and sent to Rome

Second Epistle of Peter written.

(About) Epistle of Jude written.

Second Epistle to Timothy written.

67 Paul put to death

68 Death of Nero, by suicide

69 Vespasian emperor of Rome

70 The Christians of Jerusalem retire to Pella, beyond the Jordan

Jerusalem destroyed by Titus, son of Vespasian

79 Titus emperor of Rome

After 90 The Three Epistles of John written.

The Revelation written.

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians Written'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​f/first-and-second-epistles-to-the-thessalonians-written.html. 1897.