New Testament · Letters of Paul
Philemon Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Philemon: Onesimus, forgiveness and reconciliation.
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Who is the author of the book of Philemon?
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Answer: B. Paul the Apostle
The Apostle Paul authored the letter to Philemon, as stated in Philemon 1:1.
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Who is the recipient of Paul's letter in the book of Philemon?
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Answer: D. Philemon
Paul addresses the letter to Philemon, a Christian and presumably a leader in the church in Colossae (Philemon 1:1).
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From where does Paul write the letter to Philemon?
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Answer: D. From prison (while in chains)
Paul refers to himself as 'a prisoner of Christ Jesus' and mentions his chains multiple times.
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What does Paul offer to do to resolve any debt Onesimus owes Philemon?
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Answer: D. Pay it himself
Paul tells Philemon to charge any debt to his own account, saying 'I will repay it.'
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What does Paul request Philemon to prepare for him?
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Answer: A. A guest room
Paul asks Philemon to prepare a guest room because he hopes to be released and visit them.
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Who was Onesimus in relation to Philemon?
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Answer: B. His runaway slave
Onesimus was Philemon's slave who had run away and later encountered Paul in prison.
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What does Paul say about Philemon's love and faith?
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Answer: D. He has heard of his love for all the saints and faith toward the Lord Jesus
Paul commends Philemon for his love toward all the saints and his faith in the Lord Jesus (Philemon 1:5).
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Who is Onesimus in the context of the book of Philemon?
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Answer: C. A runaway slave who became a believer
Onesimus was a slave of Philemon who had run away and then converted to Christianity through Paul’s ministry (Philemon 10-11).
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Which key theme is prominently emphasized in Philemon?
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Answer: A. Christian reconciliation and forgiveness
The letter highlights forgiveness and reconciliation between believers, especially between Philemon and Onesimus (Philemon 1:16).
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How does Paul describe his relationship with Onesimus?
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Answer: B. As his child whom he begot in his chains
Paul refers to Onesimus as 'my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds' (Philemon 1:10).
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What is the main purpose of Paul's letter to Philemon?
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Answer: A. To request the forgiveness and acceptance of Onesimus
Paul appeals to Philemon to receive Onesimus back not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ (Philemon 1:16).
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To whom is the book of Philemon addressed?
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Answer: B. Philemon and his household
The letter is addressed to Philemon, a Christian in Colossae, and his household (Philemon 1:1-2).
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Who are mentioned as Paul's fellow prisoners or workers in the letter?
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Answer: D. Epaphras, Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke
Philemon 1:23-24 mentions these five men as Paul's fellow workers who send greetings.
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What does the letter of Philemon teach about the use of Christian authority?
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Answer: B. To appeal with love and humility
Paul uses gentle persuasion and appeals to love rather than force, illustrating a Christ-like approach to authority (Philemon 1:8-9).
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What is the cultural background reflected in the letter of Philemon?
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Answer: B. Roman slavery and social hierarchy
The letter reflects the context of Roman slavery, where social hierarchies were common, and Christianity challenged these norms.
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Answer key
- B. Paul the Apostle
- D. Philemon
- D. From prison (while in chains)
- D. Pay it himself
- A. A guest room
- B. His runaway slave
- D. He has heard of his love for all the saints and faith toward the Lord Jesus
- C. A runaway slave who became a believer
- A. Christian reconciliation and forgiveness
- B. As his child whom he begot in his chains
- A. To request the forgiveness and acceptance of Onesimus
- B. Philemon and his household
- D. Epaphras, Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke
- B. To appeal with love and humility
- B. Roman slavery and social hierarchy
About the book of Philemon
Philemon is the 57th book of the Bible and belongs to the Letters of Paul section of the New Testament. It has 1 chapter. Philemon is a short personal letter in which Paul asks Philemon to welcome back his runaway slave Onesimus as a brother in Christ.
Using this quiz with a group
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