New Testament · General Letters
2 John Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 2 John: truth, love and false teachers.
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Why does John say he chose not to write more in this letter?
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Answer: B. He hopes to come and speak face to face so their joy may be full
2 John 1:12 explains that John prefers to speak face to face rather than write, so their joy may be full.
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What does John say he loves the elect lady and her children in?
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Answer: C. In truth
2 John 1:1 states that John loves them 'in truth,' emphasizing the foundation of their relationship.
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Who is the author of the book of 2 John?
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Answer: B. John the Apostle
The authorship of 2 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, as he identifies himself as 'the elder' in the opening verse (2 John 1:1).
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How does John address the recipient of his second letter?
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Answer: D. To the elect lady and her children
2 John 1:1 addresses the letter 'To the elect lady and her children,' which may refer to a church and its members.
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What does John say about those who abide in the doctrine of Christ?
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Answer: C. They have both the Father and the Son
2 John 1:9 states that those who abide in the doctrine of Christ have both the Father and the Son.
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What is the primary purpose of the letter of 2 John as indicated in the opening verses?
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Answer: A. To warn against false teachers and encourage love and truth
2 John 1:4-6 highlights the purpose of encouraging believers to walk in truth and love, and to be cautious of deceivers who deny Christ’s coming in the flesh.
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According to 2 John, what will be with believers?
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Answer: A. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ
2 John 1:3 mentions that grace, mercy, and peace will be with those who walk in truth and love.
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How does John define love in 2 John?
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Answer: A. That we walk according to His commandments
2 John 1:6 defines love as walking according to God's commandments, making it practical obedience.
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What does John say about the commandment to love one another?
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Answer: C. It is not a new commandment but one they had from the beginning
2 John 1:5 clarifies that the commandment to love one another is not new but has been from the beginning.
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What does John urge his readers to watch out for regarding their reward?
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Answer: D. That they do not lose what they have worked for but receive a full reward
2 John 1:8 warns them to watch themselves so they don't lose their work but receive a full reward.
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What does John say happens to those who greet false teachers?
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Answer: D. They share in their evil deeds
2 John 1:11 warns that greeting false teachers makes one a partaker in their evil deeds.
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According to 2 John, what should believers be careful to avoid?
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Answer: A. Fellowship with false teachers
The Apostle advises believers not to share in the wicked works or fellowship of false teachers to avoid participating in their sins (2 John 1:10-11).
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What warning does John give about deceivers?
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Answer: B. Many deceivers have gone out who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh
2 John 1:7 specifically warns about deceivers who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh.
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What does John say about anyone who goes ahead and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ?
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Answer: C. He does not have God
2 John 1:9 states that whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God.
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What instruction does John give about receiving false teachers?
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Answer: B. Do not receive them into your house or greet them
2 John 1:10 instructs believers not to receive false teachers into their house or even greet them.
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Answer key
- B. He hopes to come and speak face to face so their joy may be full
- C. In truth
- B. John the Apostle
- D. To the elect lady and her children
- C. They have both the Father and the Son
- A. To warn against false teachers and encourage love and truth
- A. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ
- A. That we walk according to His commandments
- C. It is not a new commandment but one they had from the beginning
- D. That they do not lose what they have worked for but receive a full reward
- D. They share in their evil deeds
- A. Fellowship with false teachers
- B. Many deceivers have gone out who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh
- C. He does not have God
- B. Do not receive them into your house or greet them
About the book of 2 John
2 John is the 63rd book of the Bible and belongs to the General Letters section of the New Testament. It has 1 chapter. 2 John is a one-chapter letter to “the elect lady” about walking in truth and love and not welcoming false teachers.
Using this quiz with a group
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