Philemon Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of Philemon with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who wrote the letter to Philemon?
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1. Who wrote the letter to Philemon?
- A) John
- B) Paul (correct answer)
- C) Peter
- D) James
Answer: Paul. Paul is the author of the letter to Philemon. Philemon 1
2. Who is the letter addressed to?
- A) Tychicus
- B) Onesimus
- C) Timothy
- D) Philemon (correct answer)
Answer: Philemon. The letter is specifically addressed to Philemon. Philemon 1
3. What is Onesimus' relationship to Philemon?
- A) Slave (correct answer)
- B) Neighbor
- C) Brother
- D) Friend
Answer: Slave. Onesimus was a slave who belonged to Philemon. Philemon 1
4. What transformation did Onesimus undergo?
- A) He returned to Philemon
- B) He became a believer (correct answer)
- C) He became a teacher
- D) He became wealthy
Answer: He became a believer. Onesimus became a believer in Christ during his time away. Philemon 1
5. What does Paul offer to do for Philemon?
- A) Provide him with new slaves
- B) Pay any debt Onesimus owes (correct answer)
- C) Help him with his business
- D) Visit him soon
Answer: Pay any debt Onesimus owes. Paul offers to pay any debt that Onesimus may owe to Philemon. Philemon 1
6. What does Paul refer to Onesimus as in the letter?
- A) A runaway slave
- B) A faithful servant
- C) A thief
- D) A brother in Christ (correct answer)
Answer: A brother in Christ. Paul refers to Onesimus as a brother in Christ, emphasizing his new status. Philemon 1
7. What does Paul emphasize about Philemon's character?
- A) His authority
- B) His anger
- C) His wealth
- D) His hospitality (correct answer)
Answer: His hospitality. Paul emphasizes Philemon's love and hospitality towards others. Philemon 1
8. How does Paul describe his own situation in the letter?
- A) Traveling
- B) Wealthy
- C) Sick
- D) In prison (correct answer)
Answer: In prison. Paul describes himself as being in prison at the time of writing. Philemon 1
9. What does Paul hope for Philemon's response to his request?
- A) To ignore it
- B) To reject it
- C) To accept it joyfully (correct answer)
- D) To delay his decision
Answer: To accept it joyfully. Paul hopes Philemon will accept Onesimus back joyfully as a brother. Philemon 1
10. What is the tone of Paul's letter to Philemon?
- A) Formal
- B) Angry
- C) Sarcastic
- D) Friendly and persuasive (correct answer)
Answer: Friendly and persuasive. The tone is friendly and persuasive as Paul appeals for forgiveness. Philemon 1