Chronology of the New Testament Books

This chronology is based on the most sound evaluations of the evidence in Scripture and its historical context. Opinions differ among biblical scholars, but the basic chronology of the New Testament is clear and can be used with considerable confidence.

Date (AD)Gospels/HistoricalPaul’s Epistles
(written from)
General Epistles
Mid/Late 40 s MatthewAfter 1st Missionary Journey:
Galatians (from Antioch or Corinth)
James
Early 50 s 2nd Missionary Journey:
1 Thessalonians (from Corinth)
2 Thessalonians (from Corinth)
Mid/Late 50 s Luke3rd Missionary Journey:
1 Corinthians (from Ephesus)
2 Corinthians (from Macedonia)
Romans (from Corinth)
Early 60 s Acts1st Imprisonment:
Ephesians (from Rome)
Colossians (from Rome)
Philemon (from Rome)
Philippians (from Rome)
Mid/Late 60 s
(post-Acts)
Mark4th Missionary Journey:
1 Timothy (from Macedonia)
Titus (from Nicopolis)

Chronology of Jesus’ Life and Ministry

Chronology of Paul’s Ministry

Chronology of the Old Testament Kings

Chronology of Latter Prophets and Intertestamental Period

Chronology of the Prophets

Paul’s First and Second Missionary Journeys

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

Genesis Genealogical Charts

Chronology of the Flood

The Events of Holy Week

Order of Resurrection Events

Chronology of the Old Testament Books

Chronology of the New Testament Books

Composite of the Four Gospels

Timeline of Salvation History

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