2 Timothy Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of 2 Timothy with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who wrote the letter to Timothy in 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy quiz questions and answers
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1. Who wrote the letter to Timothy in 2 Timothy?
- A) Peter
- B) Paul (correct answer)
- C) John
- D) James
Answer: Paul. Paul is the author of the letter to Timothy. 2 Timothy 1
2. What does Paul encourage Timothy to be strong in?
- A) Tradition
- B) The grace of God (correct answer)
- C) The law
- D) His own abilities
Answer: The grace of God. Paul encourages Timothy to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2
3. What is one thing Paul advises Timothy to avoid?
- A) Prayer
- B) Faithful teaching
- C) Fasting
- D) Foolish debates (correct answer)
Answer: Foolish debates. Paul advises Timothy to avoid foolish and worthless debates. 2 Timothy 2
4. What does Paul say will happen in the last days?
- A) False teachers will arise (correct answer)
- B) All will believe
- C) Miracles will cease
- D) Peace will reign
Answer: False teachers will arise. Paul warns that false teachers will arise in the last days. 2 Timothy 3
5. What should Timothy do with the Scriptures, according to Paul?
- A) Sell them
- B) Study them (correct answer)
- C) Ignore them
- D) Rewrite them
Answer: Study them. Paul instructs Timothy to study the Scriptures. 2 Timothy 2
6. What does Paul say about enduring hardship?
- A) It is unnecessary
- B) It should be avoided
- C) It is a sign of weakness
- D) It is part of ministry (correct answer)
Answer: It is part of ministry. Paul encourages Timothy to endure hardship as part of ministry. 2 Timothy 2
7. What does Paul remind Timothy about the gospel?
- A) It is for the wealthy
- B) It is outdated
- C) It has been entrusted to him (correct answer)
- D) It is a secret
Answer: It has been entrusted to him. Paul reminds Timothy that the gospel has been entrusted to him. 2 Timothy 1
8. What does Paul say about those who oppose the truth?
- A) They will be punished (correct answer)
- B) They will be converted
- C) They will be ignored
- D) They will be rewarded
Answer: They will be punished. Paul warns Timothy that those who oppose the truth will face consequences. 2 Timothy 3
9. What does Paul urge Timothy to do with the word?
- A) Debate it
- B) Preach it (correct answer)
- C) Hide it
- D) Change it
Answer: Preach it. Paul urges Timothy to preach the word. 2 Timothy 4
10. What does Paul say about his own life at the end of the letter?
- A) He is still learning
- B) He has fought the good fight (correct answer)
- C) He is retiring
- D) He has given up
Answer: He has fought the good fight. Paul states he has fought the good fight and finished the race. 2 Timothy 4