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Very few New Testament books were written by Saint Paul or during his lifetime. The Book of Hebrews is generally believed to have been written before Paul died, although not by him.

Thirteen epistles are traditionally attributed to Paul (Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon), but only seven are considered undisputed Pauline epistles and therefore written by him - and during his lifetime: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philemon, Galatians, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. The remaining Pauline epistles were written in Paul's name, long after he died.

It has been well established that the earliest New Testament gospel, now known as Mark's Gospel, was written around 70 CE, almost certainly after the death of Paul. The general epistles were also written after the death of Paul.

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The New Testament books written before Paul's death are likely the majority of Paul's own letters, known as the Pauline Epistles. These include letters such as Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians, among others. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, as well as Acts, were also likely written before Paul's death.

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