New Testament · Letters of Paul
2 Corinthians Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 2 Corinthians: Paul’s ministry, comfort in suffering and generous giving.
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What does Paul say we have in earthen vessels?
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Answer: C. This treasure
2 Corinthians 4:7 declares: 'But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.'
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What was given to Paul to keep him from being exalted?
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Answer: A. A thorn in the flesh
2 Corinthians 12:7 explains: 'And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me.'
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Who did Paul say comforts us in all our tribulation?
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Answer: C. God
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 states: 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.'
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What ministry has God given to us according to Paul?
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Answer: A. The ministry of reconciliation
2 Corinthians 5:18 states: 'Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.'
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How many times did Paul plead with the Lord about his thorn?
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Answer: D. Three times
2 Corinthians 12:8 records: 'Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.'
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What does Paul say about the weapons of our warfare?
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Answer: B. They are mighty in God for pulling down strongholds
2 Corinthians 10:4 states: 'For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.'
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What does Paul say about Christ being weak and strong?
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Answer: A. Though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God
2 Corinthians 13:4 explains: 'For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you.'
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How does Paul describe his ministry approach?
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Answer: B. Manifestation of the truth
2 Corinthians 4:2 states: 'But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.'
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What principle does Paul establish about sowing and reaping?
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Answer: A. He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully
2 Corinthians 9:6 teaches: 'But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.'
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How does Paul describe his escape from Damascus?
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Answer: B. In a basket I was let down through a window in the wall
2 Corinthians 11:33 recounts: 'but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands.'
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What does Paul say about being zealous for the Corinthians?
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Answer: B. I am jealous for you with godly jealousy, for I have betrothed you to one husband
2 Corinthians 11:2 states: 'For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.'
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What does Paul say about letters of commendation?
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Answer: C. You are our epistle written in our hearts
2 Corinthians 3:2-3 states: 'You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God.'
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What does Paul's theology of weakness in 12:7-10 teach about the relationship between divine power and human limitation?
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Answer: B. Divine power is most perfectly demonstrated through acknowledged human weakness rather than despite it
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 reveals that God's strength is 'made perfect in weakness,' making Paul's infirmities the optimal context for divine power, establishing that God's strength shines brightest through human limitation.
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In 2 Corinthians, Paul mentions a 'treasure in jars of clay.' What does this metaphor illustrate?
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Answer: A. Our physical fragility and God's power
Paul uses this metaphor to show that God's power works through fragile human vessels (2 Corinthians 4:7).
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How does Paul's 'earthen vessels' metaphor in 4:7 illuminate the relationship between human weakness and divine power?
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Answer: A. Divine power is most evident through human weakness, ensuring God receives glory
2 Corinthians 4:7 explains that treasure in earthen vessels ensures 'the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us,' making human weakness the optimal context for displaying divine strength.
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Answer key
- C. This treasure
- A. A thorn in the flesh
- C. God
- A. The ministry of reconciliation
- D. Three times
- B. They are mighty in God for pulling down strongholds
- A. Though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God
- B. Manifestation of the truth
- A. He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully
- B. In a basket I was let down through a window in the wall
- B. I am jealous for you with godly jealousy, for I have betrothed you to one husband
- C. You are our epistle written in our hearts
- B. Divine power is most perfectly demonstrated through acknowledged human weakness rather than despite it
- A. Our physical fragility and God's power
- A. Divine power is most evident through human weakness, ensuring God receives glory
About the book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is the 47th book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 13 chapters. In 2 Corinthians Paul defends his ministry, speaks of God’s comfort in suffering and strength in weakness, and encourages generous giving.
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