Faith & Reason Nexus

Outlines that significant epistles written by the Apostle Paul throughout his ministry. Here’s a summary of the timeline of his writings:

1st Missionary Journey (45-47 A.D.)

• No books were written during this period.

2nd Missionary Journey (51-54 A.D.)

1. 1 Thessalonians (52-53 A.D.)
   • Written from Corinth
2. 2 Thessalonians (52-53 A.D.)
   • Written from Corinth
   • “I Paul have written it with mine own hand.” (Philemon 19)
3. 1 Corinthians (Spring, 57 A.D.)
   • Written from Ephesus
4. 2 Corinthians (Autumn, 57 A.D.)
   • Written from Macedonia
5. Galatians (Winter, 57 A.D.)
   • Written from Greece
6. Romans (Spring, 58 A.D.)
   • Written from Corinth

3rd Missionary Journey (54-58 A.D.)

First Roman Imprisonment (61-63 A.D.)

7. Philemon (61 or 62 A.D.)
   • Written from Rome
8. Colossians (61 or 62 A.D.)
   • Written from Rome
9. Ephesians (61 or 62 A.D.)
   • Written from Rome
10. Philippians (61 or 62 A.D.)
    • Written from Rome

Between First & Second Roman Imprisonments (63-67 A.D.)

11. 1 Timothy (67 A.D.) – Written from Macedonia
12. Titus (67 A.D.) – Written from Ephesus

Second Roman Imprisonment (68 A.D.)

13. 2 Timothy (68 A.D.) – Written from Rome

Potential Authors of Hebrews

• Some believe Paul may have written the book of Hebrews, though the authorship remains uncertain. If Paul is indeed the author, it would bring the total number of books he wrote to 14.

This chronology captures the key epistles written by Paul throughout his journeys, providing insight into his missionary work and the growth of early Christian communities.