Philippians Bible 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.What did Paul say was his earnest expectation and hope?
- A. To be released from prison
- B. That Christ shall be magnified in his body, whether by life or death ✓
- C. To visit Rome
- D. To see the Philippians again
Answer: That Christ shall be magnified in his body, whether by life or death
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Q2.What did Paul say to do in lowliness of mind?
- A. Esteem others better than yourselves ✓
- B. Seek promotion
- C. Defend your rights
- D. Avoid conflict
Answer: Esteem others better than yourselves
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Q3.What mind did Paul say we should have?
- A. The same mind that was in Christ Jesus ✓
- B. A mind of our own
- C. A renewed mind
- D. A humble mind
Answer: The same mind that was in Christ Jesus
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.
Q4.What did Christ do according to Philippians 2?
- A. Made himself of no reputation, took the form of a servant, humbled himself, and became obedient unto death ✓
- B. Was exalted immediately
- C. Ruled as king
- D. Built a temple
Answer: Made himself of no reputation, took the form of a servant, humbled himself, and became obedient unto death
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant… humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Q5.What did Paul count as loss for Christ?
- A. His education
- B. His former status as a Pharisee — all things ✓
- C. His Roman citizenship
- D. His health
Answer: His former status as a Pharisee — all things
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.
Q6.What did Paul press toward?
- A. The mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus ✓
- B. Wealth
- C. Fame
- D. Revenge
Answer: The mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Q7.Where is our citizenship?
- A. In heaven ✓
- B. On earth
- C. In Jerusalem
- D. In Rome
Answer: In heaven
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Q8.What are we to think on?
- A. Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report ✓
- B. Our problems
- C. Our desires
- D. The law
Answer: Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Q9.What did Paul say he had learned?
- A. In whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content ✓
- B. To be rich
- C. To be powerful
- D. To be famous
Answer: In whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Q10.What did Paul say he could do through Christ?
- A. All things ✓
- B. Some things
- C. Nothing
- D. Only spiritual things
Answer: All things
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.