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NT Epistles

The 13 Pauline Epistles: List, Names & Numbered Letters

Pauline letter titles generally name a recipient church or coworker, and a number can be part of the book's identity. First Timothy is not Second Timothy; the two letters to the Thessalonians are also separate works. This table uses the traditional thirteen-letter collection.

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Romans

Paul’s longest and most systematic letter, written from Corinth around 57 CE to believers in Rome.

Other accepted names: Use the names above

Reference/context: Book 6 of the NT (16 chapters)

1 Corinthians

Contains the famous Chapter 13 discourse on love ("Love is patient, love is kind").

Other accepted names: First Corinthians · I Corinthians

Reference/context: Book 7 of the NT (16 chapters)

Ephesians

One of the Prison Epistles, known for themes of unity and the "armor of God" metaphor.

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Reference/context: Book 10 of the NT (6 chapters)

Philippians

Known as the Epistle of Joy, preserving an early Christian Christological hymn in Chapter 2.

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Reference/context: Book 11 of the NT (4 chapters)

Galatians

Addresses early Gentile inclusion and lists the "fruit of the Spirit" in Chapter 5.

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Reference/context: Book 9 of the NT (6 chapters)

2 Corinthians

Paul’s most personal letter, introducing the image of "treasure in jars of clay."

Other accepted names: Second Corinthians · II Corinthians

Reference/context: Book 8 of the NT (13 chapters)

Colossians

Addressed to the community in Colossae in Asia Minor, emphasizing cosmic supremacy.

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Reference/context: Book 12 of the NT (4 chapters)

1 Thessalonians

Written around 50–51 CE, widely regarded by historians as the earliest surviving New Testament document.

Other accepted names: First Thessalonians · I Thessalonians

Reference/context: Book 13 of the NT (5 chapters)

1 Timothy

First of the Pastoral Epistles, advising Timothy on community leadership in Ephesus.

Other accepted names: First Timothy · I Timothy

Reference/context: Book 15 of the NT (6 chapters)

Titus

A brief three-chapter pastoral letter to Titus overseeing churches on the island of Crete.

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Reference/context: Book 17 of the NT (3 chapters)

Philemon

Paul’s shortest letter (25 verses), appealing to Philemon on behalf of the runaway slave Onesimus.

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Reference/context: Book 18 of the NT (25 verses)

2 Timothy

One of the thirteen traditionally Pauline letters, distinct from 1 Timothy; four chapters.

Other accepted names: Second Timothy · II Timothy

Reference/context: 2 Timothy 1–4 (KJV text)

2 Thessalonians

One of the thirteen traditionally Pauline letters, distinct from the first letter; three chapters.

Other accepted names: Second Thessalonians · II Thessalonians

Reference/context: 2 Thessalonians 1–3 (KJV text)

Turn the list into recall

  1. Group church letters separately from those addressed to Timothy, Titus and Philemon.
  2. Keep 1/2 or First/Second in the title: the numbered letters are distinct books.
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Content review date: 2026-11-14 · current-4fbee918-104866 · Sources & corrections