Authors of the New Testament
Books
John 14:26 -
"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he
will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you."
The New Testament - A Brief Overview
27 Books and 9 Authors
The New Testament contains 27 different books written by nine
different authors. Every author of the New Testament was Jewish
except for Luke. Three of the writers: Matthew, Peter, and John were
among the 12 disciples who walked with Christ during his earthly
ministry. Jesus promised his disciples that the Holy Spirit would
bring all things to remembrance of what Jesus said and did. |
List of the 9 authors of the 27 books of the New Testament, with
authors names and Greek meanings.
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The New Testament Authors and their
Books |
| Author |
NT Book (s) |
Greek Meaning |
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| Matthew |
Matthew |
According to Matthew |
| Mark |
Mark |
According to Mark |
| Luke |
Luke |
According to Luke |
| Acts |
Acts or Deeds of Apostles |
| John |
John |
According to John |
| 1 John |
First (letter) of John |
| 2 John |
Second
(letter) of John |
| 3 John |
Third
(letter) of John |
| Revelation |
Revelation of John |
| James |
James |
Of James |
| Jude |
Jude |
Jude |
| Paul |
Romans |
To the
Romans |
| 1 Corinthians |
First (letter) to the Thessalonians |
| 2 Corinthians |
Second
(letter) to the Thessalonians |
| Galatians |
To the Galatians |
| Ephesians |
To the Ephesians |
| Philippians |
To the Philippians |
| Colossians |
To the Colossians |
| 1 Thessalonians |
First (letter) to the Thessalonians |
| 2 Thessalonians |
Second (letter) to the Thessalonians |
| 1 Timothy |
First (letter) to Timothy |
| 2 Timothy |
Second
(letter) to Timothy |
| Titus |
To Titus |
| Philemon |
To Philemon |
| Unknown |
Hebrews |
To the Hebrews |
| 1 Peter |
1 Peter |
First (letter) of Peter |
| 2 Peter |
2 Peter |
Second (letter) of Peter |
Hebrews 8:6 -
"But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the
mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law."