Greek New Testament: Order and Verses
In the majority of Greek manuscripts, especially those from the Byzantine text tradition, the New Testament is arranged in a specific order that differs from Western traditions. It begins with the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—followed by the Acts of the Apostles, which recounts the early church’s history. This is followed by the Catholic Epistles, consisting of letters addressing a broader audience and emphasizing the teachings and moral exhortations of the apostles. The Pauline Epistles come next, featuring letters written by the Apostle Paul to various churches and individuals. The New Testament concludes with the Book of Revelation, containing apocalyptic visions and prophecies. This arrangement is widely observed in Eastern Orthodox Christianity and reflects the theological beliefs and historical context of these texts, preserving their significance as both religious documents and historical artifacts of early Christian faith.
1. Τὰ Εὐαγγέλια (Gospels)
Κατά Ματθαῖον (Matthew): 28 chapters, 1,071 verses
Κατά Μᾶρκον (Mark): 16 chapters, 678 verses
Κατά Λουκᾶν (Luke): 24 chapters, 1,151 verses
Κατά Ἰωάννην (John): 21 chapters, 879 verses
2. Πράξεις τῶν Ἀποστόλων (Acts of the Apostles)
Πράξεις (Acts): 28 chapters, 1,007 verses
3. Καθολικαὶ Ἐπιστολαί (Catholic Epistles)
Ἰάκωβος (James): 5 chapters, 108 verses
Πέτρου Αʹ (1 Peter): 5 chapters, 105 verses
Πέτρου Βʹ (2 Peter): 3 chapters, 61 verses
Ἰωάννου Αʹ (1 John): 5 chapters, 105 verses
Ἰωάννου Βʹ (2 John): 1 chapter, 13 verses
Ἰωάννου Γʹ (3 John): 1 chapter, 15 verses
Ἰούδας (Jude): 1 chapter, 25 verses
4. Παύλου Ἐπιστολαί (Pauline Epistles)
Πρὸς Ῥωμαίους (Romans): 16 chapters, 433 verses
Πρὸς Κορινθίους Αʹ (1 Corinthians): 16 chapters, 437 verses
Πρὸς Κορινθίους Βʹ (2 Corinthians): 13 chapters, 257 verses
Πρὸς Γαλάτας (Galatians): 6 chapters, 149 verses
Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους (Ephesians): 6 chapters, 155 verses
Πρὸς Φιλιππησίους (Philippians): 4 chapters, 104 verses
Πρὸς Κολοσσαεῖς (Colossians): 4 chapters, 95 verses
Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Αʹ (1 Thessalonians): 5 chapters, 89 verses
Πρὸς Θεσσαλονικεῖς Βʹ (2 Thessalonians): 3 chapters, 47 verses
Πρὸς Τιμόθεον Αʹ (1 Timothy): 6 chapters, 113 verses
Πρὸς Τιμόθεον Βʹ (2 Timothy): 4 chapters, 83 verses
Πρὸς Τίτον (Titus): 3 chapters, 46 verses
Πρὸς Φιλήμονα (Philemon): 1 chapter, 25 verses
Πρὸς Ἑβραίους (Hebrews): 13 chapters, 303 verses
5. Ἀποκάλυψις (Revelation)
Ἀποκάλυψις Ἰωάννου (Revelation): 22 chapters, 404 verses
Total
Total Chapters: 260
Total Verses: 7,959