Books of the New Testament
All 27 books of the New Testament organized by category. From the Gospels of Jesus Christ to the prophecy of Revelation, explore every book with authors, chapter counts, and chapter-by-chapter quizzes.
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Books
260
Chapters
4
Categories
Gospels
4 books · 89 chaptersFour accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each Gospel presents a unique perspective: Matthew for a Jewish audience, Mark with urgency, Luke with historical detail, and John with theological depth.
History
1 book · 28 chaptersThe book of Acts, written by Luke as a sequel to his Gospel, records the birth and explosive growth of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Pauline Epistles
13 books · 87 chaptersThirteen letters written by the Apostle Paul to churches and individuals across the Roman Empire. These epistles form the theological backbone of the New Testament, addressing doctrine, church life, and Christian conduct.
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
General Epistles
8 books · 34 chaptersEight letters written to the broader Christian community by various authors including the Apostles Peter and John, James the brother of Jesus, and Jude. These epistles address faith, perseverance, false teaching, and practical Christian living.
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Apocalyptic / Prophecy
1 book · 22 chaptersThe book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John while exiled on Patmos, contains prophetic visions of the end times, the ultimate triumph of Christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and new earth.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Testament
What are the 4 sections of the New Testament?
The New Testament is traditionally divided into 4 main sections: (1) Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) — 4 accounts of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection; (2) History (Acts) — the story of the early Church’s birth and growth; (3) Epistles (Romans through Jude) — 21 letters divided into Pauline Epistles (13 letters by Paul) and General Epistles (8 letters by other apostles); and (4) Apocalyptic / Prophecy (Revelation) — prophetic visions of the end times and Christ’s return.
How many chapters are in the New Testament?
The New Testament contains 260 chapters across its 27 books. The Gospels account for 89 chapters, Acts has 28 chapters, the Pauline Epistles have 87 chapters, the General Epistles have 34 chapters, and Revelation has 22 chapters. The longest New Testament books by chapter count are Matthew and Acts, both with 28 chapters.
Who wrote the most New Testament books?
The Apostle Paul wrote the most New Testament books, authoring 13 epistles: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Paul’s letters make up nearly half of the 27 New Testament books. The Apostle John is the second most prolific NT author with 5 books (the Gospel of John, 1-3 John, and Revelation).