Papyrus 125

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Papyrus 125
New Testament manuscript
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Recto, 1 Peter 1:23-2:5
NameP. Oxy. 4934
Sign𝔓125
Text1 Peter 1:23-2:5; 7-12
Date3rd/4th century
ScriptGreek
FoundOxyrhynchus, Egypt
Now atSackler Library
CiteD. Obdink (2009)
Size15 cm by 8.5 cm
TypeAlexandrian (?)
Categorynone

Papyrus 125, also known as P. Oxy. 4934, is an early copy of the New Testament in Greek.[1]Template:R/superscript It is a papyrus manuscript of the First Epistle of Peter in a fragmentary condition.[1]Template:R/superscript[2]Template:R/superscript It is designated by the siglum 𝔓125 in the Gregory-Aland numbering of New Testament manuscripts.[2]Template:R/superscript Using the study of comparative writing styles (palaeography), it has been dated to the late 3rd or early 4th century.[1]Template:R/superscript[2]Template:R/superscript[3]Template:R/superscript

Description

File:Oxford, Sackler Library Ms P. Oxy 4934 (Papyrus 125) verso 1 Peter 2, 9-12.jpg
Verso, 1 Peter 2:9-12

The original manuscript was likely a codex (precursor to the modern book format), of which only pieces from one leaf of the codex have survived to the present day. The only verses extant are 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2:1-4. The original text was written in one column per page, with around 30 lines per page.[1]Template:R/superscript[2] The graphical style of writing has been described as belonging to the "severe style".[1]Template:R/superscript[3] The Greek text of this codex is probably a representative of the Alexandrian text-type.

In 1 Peter 2:3, it has an interesting reading (shared with another early Papyrus 𝔓72) of having the traditional Script error: No such module "Lang". (The Lord is good) as Script error: No such module "Lang". (Christ is Lord), with χριστὸς written as a nomen sacrum (ΧΡΣ).[4] This wordplay appears quite early in Christian tradition, and is also seen in Roman misunderstandings of referring to Chrestus and Chrestianity instead of Christus and Christianity.[4]Template:R/superscript

History

The earliest history of the manuscript is unknown.[1]Template:R/superscript It was discovered during one of the digs at the site of Oxyrhynchus (Al-Bahnasa) in Egypt.[1]Template:R/superscript

It was published by papyrologist Juan Chapa in the 73rd volume of The Oxyrhynchus Papyri in 2009.[1] The manuscript is currently housed in the Papyrology Rooms of the Sackler Library at Oxford with the shelf number P. Oxy. 4934.[2]Template:R/superscript[1]Template:R/superscript

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Chapa, Juan (2009). "P. Oxy. 4934". In Colomo, D.; Gonis, Nikos (eds.). The Oxyrhynchus Papyri. Graeco-Roman memoirs. Vol. LXXIII. London: The Egypt Exploration Society. pp. 17–22. ISBN 978-0-856981-814.
  2. ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Liste Handschriften: Papyrus 125". MĂźnster: Institute for New Testament Textual Research. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Papyri.info P. Oxy. 4934".
  4. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Caulley, Thomas Scott (2011). The Chrestos/Christos Pun (1 Pet 2:3) in 𝔓72 and 𝔓125. Novum Testamentum. Vol. 53. Leiden: Brill. pp. 376–387.

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