2 John Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of 2 John with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who is the author of 2 John?
2 John quiz questions and answers
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1. Who is the author of 2 John?
- A) John (correct answer)
- B) Paul
- C) Peter
- D) James
Answer: John. The author identifies himself as 'the elder', traditionally understood to be John. 2 John 1
2. To whom is 2 John addressed?
- A) The church in Ephesus
- B) The church in Philippi
- C) The chosen lady and her children (correct answer)
- D) The church in Corinth
Answer: The chosen lady and her children. The letter is addressed to 'the chosen lady and her children'. 2 John 1
3. What is a key theme in 2 John?
- A) The end times
- B) The resurrection
- C) Faith without works
- D) The importance of love (correct answer)
Answer: The importance of love. The letter emphasizes the importance of love among believers. 2 John 1
4. What does the author warn against in 2 John?
- A) False teachers (correct answer)
- B) Wealth
- C) Idolatry
- D) Persecution
Answer: False teachers. The author warns against the dangers of false teachers. 2 John 1
5. What command does the author give regarding love?
- A) To love only your family
- B) To love one another (correct answer)
- C) To love your enemies
- D) To love yourself
Answer: To love one another. The author commands believers to love one another. 2 John 1
6. What should believers do with those who do not bring the truth?
- A) Ignore them
- B) Invite them in
- C) Argue with them
- D) Do not welcome them (correct answer)
Answer: Do not welcome them. Believers are instructed not to welcome those who do not bring the truth. 2 John 1
7. What does the author express joy over in 2 John?
- A) The return of Christ
- B) The growth of the church
- C) The wealth of the church
- D) The faithfulness of the chosen lady's children (correct answer)
Answer: The faithfulness of the chosen lady's children. The author expresses joy over the faithfulness of the chosen lady's children. 2 John 1
8. What does the author say about truth and love?
- A) They are opposites
- B) They go hand in hand (correct answer)
- C) They are burdensome
- D) They are unrelated
Answer: They go hand in hand. The author emphasizes that truth and love go hand in hand. 2 John 1
9. What does the author hope for the chosen lady and her children?
- A) Truth and love (correct answer)
- B) Peace and prosperity
- C) Joy and happiness
- D) Wealth and success
Answer: Truth and love. The author wishes for them to have truth and love in their lives. 2 John 1
10. How does the author describe his relationship with the chosen lady?
- A) As a teacher
- B) As a friend
- C) As one who loves her (correct answer)
- D) As a father
Answer: As one who loves her. The author describes himself as one who loves the chosen lady. 2 John 1