New Testament · Letters of Paul
2 Timothy Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 2 Timothy: Paul’s final charge, Scripture and finishing the race.
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What does Paul tell Timothy to do with the gift that is in him?
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Answer: D. Stir up the gift of God which is in you
2 Timothy 1:6 encourages Timothy to stir up (rekindle) God's gift through the laying on of Paul's hands.
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What charge does Paul give Timothy before God and Christ?
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Answer: A. Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season
2 Timothy 4:1-2 contains Paul's solemn charge to preach the word and be ready at all times.
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Who is the author of the book of 2 Timothy?
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Answer: A. Paul
Paul is identified as the author of 2 Timothy, written near the end of his life (2 Timothy 1:1).
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Which key instruction does Paul give regarding the Scriptures in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
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Answer: B. All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching
Paul states that all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction (2 Timothy 3:16).
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What spirit does Paul say God has not given us?
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Answer: A. The spirit of fear
2 Timothy 1:7 states that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind.
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What does Paul say is laid up for him and all who love Christ's appearing?
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Answer: C. A crown of righteousness
2 Timothy 4:8 speaks of the crown of righteousness that the righteous Judge will give to Paul and all who love Christ's appearing.
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What is one of the key warnings Paul gives to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3?
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Answer: D. Beware of false teachers
Paul warns Timothy to be cautious of false teachers who will creep into the church and promote false doctrines (2 Timothy 3:13-14).
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What does Paul tell Timothy about being ashamed?
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Answer: D. Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord
2 Timothy 1:8 urges Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony about Christ or of Paul as a prisoner.
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Which individual is mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:10 as having deserted Paul and gone to Thessalonica?
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Answer: B. Demas
Demas forsook Paul because he loved the present world and went to Thessalonica (2 Timothy 4:10).
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What does Paul say about the last days?
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Answer: D. Perilous times will come with people being lovers of themselves
2 Timothy 3:1-2 warns of perilous times in the last days, characterized by people being lovers of self rather than God.
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What does Paul say about Timothy's faith?
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Answer: A. It first dwelt in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice
2 Timothy 1:5 traces Timothy's genuine faith back through his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois.
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What is the main theme emphasized in 2 Timothy?
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Answer: A. Perseverance in faith and preaching the gospel
2 Timothy stresses enduring hardships, remaining faithful, and faithfully preaching the gospel (2 Timothy 4:2).
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Which geographical location is associated with Paul's imprisonment during the writing of 2 Timothy?
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Answer: D. Rome
Paul writes 2 Timothy from prison in Rome, likely during his second imprisonment (2 Timothy 1:8-16).
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Which specific metaphor does Paul use in 2 Timothy 2:15 to describe how Timothy should handle God's word?
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Answer: C. A worker approved
Paul encourages Timothy to be a 'worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth' (2 Timothy 2:15).
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What is a unique stylistic feature of 2 Timothy compared to other Pauline epistles?
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Answer: A. Personal farewell and final instructions
2 Timothy contains a heartfelt farewell, with Paul’s personal reflections and final instructions, making it more personal than many other epistles.
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Answer key
- D. Stir up the gift of God which is in you
- A. Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season
- A. Paul
- B. All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching
- A. The spirit of fear
- C. A crown of righteousness
- D. Beware of false teachers
- D. Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord
- B. Demas
- D. Perilous times will come with people being lovers of themselves
- A. It first dwelt in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice
- A. Perseverance in faith and preaching the gospel
- D. Rome
- C. A worker approved
- A. Personal farewell and final instructions
About the book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is the 55th book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 4 chapters. 2 Timothy is Paul’s last letter, written before his death, urging Timothy to stay faithful and reminding him that all Scripture is God-breathed.
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.