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We usually attribute most of the New testament to Paul. It's true he wrote more books of the New Testament than anyone else.
There is some debate over whether he wrote Hebrews or not. If so, it is the only book he doesn't identify himself in.
However if we go by volume (number of words) then Luke wrote more of the New Testament than Paul. (assuming Paul did not write Hebrews).
Luke also wrote Acts of course.
Generally we put John in third place... John, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, and Revelation.
But I wonder do we leave out Timothy and not give him any credit? Paul gives him credit.
Php 1:1; Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:
The book of Philippians is from Paul .. and ... Timothy.
Col 1:1; Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
The book of Colossians is from Paul ... and ... Timothy.
1Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
1st Thessalonians is the same.
2Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
2nd Thessalonians also. ( I will concede that Silvanus is also mentioned in the two letters to Thessalonica. )
and finally the book of Philemon.
Phm 1:1; Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker,
Did Timothy co-author or at least get "some" credit for writing these 5 books?
I suppose the same could be said about Silvanus two books? A quick search pf Silvanus only turns up a few verses.
2Cor 1:19; For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not yes and no, but is yes in Him.
1Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
2Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
1Pet 5:12; Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
There is some debate over whether he wrote Hebrews or not. If so, it is the only book he doesn't identify himself in.
However if we go by volume (number of words) then Luke wrote more of the New Testament than Paul. (assuming Paul did not write Hebrews).
Luke also wrote Acts of course.
Generally we put John in third place... John, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John, and Revelation.
But I wonder do we leave out Timothy and not give him any credit? Paul gives him credit.
Php 1:1; Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:
The book of Philippians is from Paul .. and ... Timothy.
Col 1:1; Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
The book of Colossians is from Paul ... and ... Timothy.
1Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
1st Thessalonians is the same.
2Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
2nd Thessalonians also. ( I will concede that Silvanus is also mentioned in the two letters to Thessalonica. )
and finally the book of Philemon.
Phm 1:1; Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker,
Did Timothy co-author or at least get "some" credit for writing these 5 books?
I suppose the same could be said about Silvanus two books? A quick search pf Silvanus only turns up a few verses.
2Cor 1:19; For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not yes and no, but is yes in Him.
1Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
2Thes 1:1; Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
1Pet 5:12; Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!