Unfortunately only six of them are extensively preserved. Even within the period that runs from c. A.D. 100-300 it is possible for paleographers to be more specific on the relative date of the papyrus manuscripts of the New Testament. This fact alone proved that the original Gospel of John was written earlier, viz. We now have early and very early evidence for the text of the New Testament. A classified list of the most important manuscripts will make this clear.
Numbers preceded by a P refer to papyri, the letters refer to parchment manuscripts.
Mark P45 B Sin. A Luke P4,P45,P75 B Sin. A John P66 P45,P75 B Sin. A Acts P45 B Sin. A Romans-Hebrews P46 B Sin.