In which city did Paul face persecution from unbelieving Jews after his preaching?

• A. Athens
• B. Philippi
• C. Thessalonica
• D. Jerusalem

Answer: (C)

The situation in Thessalonica shows how Paul’s preaching often met direct opposition from those who rejected the message. When Paul and Silas spoke in the synagogue, some Jews believed, but a large group of unbelieving Jews stirred up the city against them. The uproar forced the believers to send Paul and Silas away for their safety, illustrating the recurring pattern of Jewish rejection and persecution Paul faced in several places. The other cities have different dynamics: Athens is known for philosophical debate rather than organized persecution by unbelieving Jews, Jerusalem involves intense opposition from religious leaders in a different era, and Philippi’s trouble came from the broader civic authorities rather than primarily unbelieving Jews. So the city where this specific persecution by unbelieving Jews occurred is Thessalonica.