1 Timothy Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
1.According to the first chapter, what is the 'end of the commandment'?
- A. Faith without works
- B. Charity out of a pure heart
- C. The keeping of the law
- D. The destruction of the flesh
2.Paul describes himself as the 'chief' of what group?
- A. Apostles
- B. Pharisees
- C. Sinners
- D. Preachers
3.How many mediators does Paul say are between God and men?
- A. None
- B. One
- C. Two
- D. Three
4.A bishop must be 'the husband of' how many wives?
- A. At least one
- B. None
- C. One
- D. Two
5.What does Paul call the 'pillar and ground of the truth'?
- A. The holy scriptures
- B. The house of God, which is the church
- C. The apostles and prophets
- D. The law of Moses
6.Paul warns that in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to what?
- A. Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils
- B. The traditions of the elders
- C. The wisdom of the Greeks
- D. Worldly riches and fame
7.What does Paul tell Timothy not to let any man despise?
- A. His lineage
- B. His poverty
- C. His youth
- D. His infirmities
8.According to chapter 5, if any provide not for his own house, he is worse than what?
- A. A publican
- B. An infidel
- C. A Pharisee
- D. A thief
9.What is described as 'the root of all evil'?
- A. The pride of life
- B. The love of money
- C. Idolatry
- D. Unbelief
10.What is said to be 'great gain' when combined with contentment?
- A. Wisdom
- B. Charity
- C. Godliness
- D. Patience
Answer Key
1.B. Charity out of a pure heart — 1 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)
Paul states the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart and a good conscience.
2.C. Sinners — 1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV)
Paul writes that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom he is chief.
3.B. One — 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)
There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
4.C. One — 1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV)
The scripture requires a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife.
5.B. The house of God, which is the church — 1 Timothy 3:15 (KJV)
The house of God is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
6.A. Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils — 1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV)
The Spirit speaketh expressly that some shall depart, giving heed to seducing spirits.
7.C. His youth — 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)
Paul encourages Timothy, 'Let no man despise thy youth.'
8.B. An infidel — 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV)
He that provideth not for his own hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
9.B. The love of money — 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV)
Paul writes that the love of money is the root of all evil.
10.C. Godliness — 1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV)
The scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain.