2 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.To whom did Paul address this second epistle?
- A. Titus
- B. Timothy ✓
- C. Silas
- D. Philemon
Answer: Timothy
Paul addresses the letter to Timothy, his 'dearly beloved son'.
Q2.Paul mentions the 'unfeigned faith' that dwelt first in Timothy's grandmother. What was her name?
- A. Eunice
- B. Lydia
- C. Lois ✓
- D. Dorcas
Answer: Lois
The scripture names his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice.
Q3.According to Paul, God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of what else?
- A. A sound mind ✓
- B. Great riches
- C. Long life
- D. Many visions
Answer: A sound mind
God gives the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
Q4.Paul instructs Timothy to endure hardness as a good what of Jesus Christ?
- A. Servant
- B. Soldier ✓
- C. Steward
- D. Messenger
Answer: Soldier
Timothy is exhorted to 'endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ'.
Q5.What command is given regarding the 'word of truth'?
- A. Read it daily
- B. Preach it loudly
- C. Rightly dividing it ✓
- D. Keep it secret
Answer: Rightly dividing it
The workman is to study to show himself approved, 'rightly dividing the word of truth'.
Q6.Paul warns that in the last days, what kind of times shall come?
- A. Peaceful
- B. Perilous ✓
- C. Prosperous
- D. Quiet
Answer: Perilous
The scripture states that 'in the last days perilous times shall come'.
Q7.How much of scripture is given by inspiration of God?
- A. Most scripture
- B. The New Testament
- C. All scripture ✓
- D. The Law and Prophets
Answer: All scripture
'All scripture is given by inspiration of God' and is profitable for doctrine.
Q8.Paul charges Timothy to preach the word and be instant in what seasons?
- A. Spring and harvest
- B. Morning and evening
- C. In season, out of season ✓
- D. Times of peace
Answer: In season, out of season
Timothy is told to 'be instant in season, out of season'.
Q9.Who did Paul say had forsaken him, having loved this present world?
- A. Demas ✓
- B. Luke
- C. Mark
- D. Crescens
Answer: Demas
Demas forsook Paul because he loved this present world.
Q10.Paul says he has fought a good fight and finished his course; what has he kept?
- A. The law
- B. The faith ✓
- C. The silver
- D. The temple
Answer: The faith
Paul triumphantly declares, 'I have kept the faith'.