Papyrus 39 Replica – Gospel of John, Early Christian Text (John 8:14–22)

“I Know Where I Came From and Where I Am Going” — Jesus’ Testimony (John 8:14–22)

This striking framed replica brings to life one of the earliest surviving Greek witnesses to the Gospel of John!

Dating to the late 2nd–early 3rd century, Papyrus 𝔓39 (P. Oxy. XV 1780) preserves John 8:14–18 on the recto and John 8:19–22 on the verso. Written in a skilled scribe’s large, elegant uncial hand and featuring early pagination, this manuscript was discovered at Oxyrhynchus, Egypt—one of the most important archaeological sites for early Christian texts.

Customers have used these replicas for:

• Sermon props

• Bible studies

• Classroom lessons

• Seminary education

• Personal collections

• Church displays

• Museum exhibits

• Office or bookshelf displays

Modern Replica Only

This item is a modern replica, created for artistic and educational purposes. It is not an ancient artifact.

Image credit: “Recto John 8:14–18,” Papyrus fragment containing John 8:14–18, Verso John 8:19–22 unknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.