Papyrus 9 (𝒫9) 1 John 4 | Floating Acrylic Frame

An early Oxyrhynchus witness to 1 John 4, preserving Scripture on divine love and the confession of Jesus as Savior on real Egyptian papyrus.

About This Manuscript

Papyrus 9 (P9), also known as Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 402, is an early third-century biblical manuscript and one of the oldest surviving witnesses to the First Epistle of John. Discovered at Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, this papyrus fragment preserves 1 John 4:11-12 and 4:14-17, passages centered on divine love and the confession of Jesus as Savior. Written in single-column codex format, it reflects how New Testament epistles circulated in handwritten form in the early centuries of the Church. This museum-quality 1 John manuscript replica is ideal for collectors, students of New Testament theology, and anyone interested in the history of early Christian Scripture.

Textual Significance

P9 is notable among papyrologists for its irregular handwriting, which offers insight into the practical realities of manuscript copying in antiquity. Not all ancient scribes were trained professionals, and P9 is a reminder of that reality. It provides an early witness to the Johannine epistles and is housed at Harvard's Houghton Library as part of the broader Oxyrhynchus papyri collection.

About This Replica

This museum-quality papyrus replica is produced through a careful hand-crafted replication process focused on historical accuracy. Particular attention is given to manuscript scale, Greek letterforms, line spacing, and layout, resulting in a reproduction that closely reflects the visual character of the original ancient fragment.

Display & Presentation

Presented in a 4x6 screw-down acrylic frame. A meaningful Christian gift for collectors, seminary students, and students of Johannine theology. No stand option on this item.