jan 1, 200 - Second Earliest Gospel of Mark Fragment- P45

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P45
Part of the Chester Beatty Papyri
Found likely in Egypt, Fayum region. Entered in early 1900s.
AD200-250
Contains portions of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts

Mark Portions of 4-9, 11-12
Shows very early codex use, Christians adopting book format earlier than most pagan groups.

Matthew Portions of 20, 21, 24, 25, 26
Third earliest Matthew Witness
Apocalyptic discourse
Passion narrative sections

Luke Portions of 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
2nd-3rd Earliest Luke witness

John Portions of 4, 5, 10, 11
5-6th earliest John witness

Acts- significant portions
First of Second Earliest Acts Witness

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