The Chronological Order of the Epistles by Paul, plus Hebrews and Peter
The Chronological Order of the Epistles by Paul, plus Hebrews and Peter
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Epistle |
Date written |
In Book of Acts |
Gifts mentioned |
Epignosis? |
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Galatians |
AD 47-55 |
End of Acts 14 |
Miracles (Gal 3:5) |
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1 Thessalonians |
AD 50-51 |
Acts 18 |
Prophesy (1 Thess 5:20) |
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2 Thessalonians |
AD 51 |
Acts 18 |
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1 Corinthians |
AD 53-54 |
Acts 19 While Paul was in Ephesus |
Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Wisdom, Knowledge, Discerning spirits, Faith, Healings, Miracles, Helps, Governments, Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues |
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2 Corinthians |
AD 54-55 |
Acts 20:2 |
2 Cor 12:12 The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles. |
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Romans |
AD 57 |
Acts 20:3 While Paul was in Corinth |
Prophesy, Service, Teaching, Exhorting, Giving, Leading, Mercy |
Yes |
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Ephesians |
AD 61-62 |
Shortly after Acts – prison epistle |
Apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor-teacher |
Yes |
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Colossians |
AD 60-61 |
Prison Epistle |
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Yes |
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Philemon |
AD 60-61 |
Prison Epistle |
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Yes |
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Philippians |
AD 62 |
Prison Epistle |
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Yes |
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Titus |
AD 62-63 |
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Yes |
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1 Timothy |
AD 62-63 |
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Yes |
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2 Timothy |
AD 64 |
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Yes |
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1 Peter |
AD 64-65 |
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Speaking and serving |
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2 Peter |
AD 64 |
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Yes |
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Hebrews |
AD 69 |
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1 John |
Late 80s, early 90s |
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Revelation |
AD 95 |
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