1 Timothy Quiz — Questions and Answers
All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.
Q1.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
Answer: Charity out of a pure heart
Paul states the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart and a good conscience.
Q2.Paul describes himself as the 'chief' of what group?
- A. Apostles
- B. Pharisees
- C. Sinners ✓
- D. Preachers
Answer: Sinners
Paul writes that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom he is chief.
Q3.How many mediators does Paul say are between God and men?
- A. None
- B. One ✓
- C. Two
- D. Three
Answer: One
There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
Q4.A bishop must be 'the husband of' how many wives?
- A. At least one
- B. None
- C. One ✓
- D. Two
Answer: One
The scripture requires a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife.
Q5.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
Answer: The house of God, which is the church
The house of God is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Q6.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
Answer: Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils
The Spirit speaketh expressly that some shall depart, giving heed to seducing spirits.
Q7.What does Paul tell Timothy not to let any man despise?
- A. His lineage
- B. His poverty
- C. His youth ✓
- D. His infirmities
Answer: His youth
Paul encourages Timothy, 'Let no man despise thy youth.'
Q8.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
Answer: An infidel
He that provideth not for his own hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
Q9.What is described as 'the root of all evil'?
- A. The pride of life
- B. The love of money ✓
- C. Idolatry
- D. Unbelief
Answer: The love of money
Paul writes that the love of money is the root of all evil.
Q10.What is said to be 'great gain' when combined with contentment?
- A. Wisdom
- B. Charity
- C. Godliness ✓
- D. Patience
Answer: Godliness
The scripture states that godliness with contentment is great gain.