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/Historical | Paul’s Epistles (written from) | General Epistles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid/Late 40s | Matthew | After 1st Missionary Journey: Galatians (from Antioch or Corinth) | James |
| Early 50s | 2nd Missionary Journey: 1 Thessalonians (from Corinth) 2 Thessalonians (from Corinth) | ||
| Mid/Late 50s | Luke | 3rd Missionary Journey: 1 Corinthians (from Ephesus) 2 Corinthians (from Macedonia) Romans (from Corinth) | |
| Early 60s | Acts | 1st Imprisonment: Ephesians (from Rome) Colossians (from Rome) Philemon (from Rome) Philippians (from Rome) | |
| Mid/Late 60s (post-Acts) | Mark | 4th Missionary Journey: 1 Timothy (from Macedonia) Titus (from Nicopolis) 2nd Imprisonment: | 1 Peter 2 Peter Hebrews Jude |
| 70s or 80s | |||
| 90s | John | 1 John 2 John 3 John Revelation |