Colossians Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
1.In the first chapter, Paul gives thanks to God for the Colossians' faith in Christ Jesus and their love toward whom?
- A. All the saints
- B. The apostles
- C. The poor
- D. The Hebrews
2.Who is described as a 'dear fellowservant' and a 'faithful minister of Christ' who declared the Colossians' love in the Spirit?
- A. Timothy
- B. Epaphras
- C. Tychicus
- D. Barnabas
3.According to Colossians 1:15, Christ is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every what?
- A. Nation
- B. Spirit
- C. Creature
- D. Promise
4.Paul warns the believers to beware lest any man spoil them through what two things?
- A. Greed and envy
- B. Philosophy and vain deceit
- C. Wine and strong drink
- D. Falsehood and anger
5.What did Christ blot out, nailing it to his cross?
- A. The handwriting of ordinances
- B. The memory of the wicked
- C. The book of the law
- D. The power of death
6.If ye then be risen with Christ, what things does Paul say we should seek?
- A. Those things which are on earth
- B. Those things which are above
- C. The wisdom of the Greeks
- D. The treasures of the temple
7.What is called 'the bond of perfectness' in the third chapter?
- A. Faith
- B. Hope
- C. Charity
- D. Patience
8.Paul instructs that whatever we do in word or deed, we should do all in whose name?
- A. The name of the Father
- B. The name of the Lord Jesus
- C. The name of the Holy Ghost
- D. The name of the Church
9.Paul commands that our speech be alway with grace, seasoned with what?
- A. Honey
- B. Oil
- C. Salt
- D. Wine
10.Which individual is described as 'the beloved physician' in the final chapter?
- A. Mark
- B. Luke
- C. Demas
- D. Archippus
Answer Key
1.A. All the saints — Colossians 1:4 (KJV)
Paul mentions their love 'to all the saints' in his opening thanksgiving.
2.B. Epaphras — Colossians 1:7 (KJV)
Epaphras is identified as their faithful minister and Paul's fellowservant.
3.C. Creature — Colossians 1:15 (KJV)
The text states He is the 'firstborn of every creature.'
4.B. Philosophy and vain deceit — Colossians 2:8 (KJV)
Paul warns against 'philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men.'
5.A. The handwriting of ordinances — Colossians 2:14 (KJV)
He blotted out 'the handwriting of ordinances that was against us.'
6.B. Those things which are above — Colossians 3:1 (KJV)
Paul exhorts believers to 'seek those things which are above.'
7.C. Charity — Colossians 3:14 (KJV)
Paul instructs to put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
8.B. The name of the Lord Jesus — Colossians 3:17 (KJV)
The scripture says to 'do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.'
9.C. Salt — Colossians 4:6 (KJV)
The text says speech should be 'alway with grace, seasoned with salt.'
10.B. Luke — Colossians 4:14 (KJV)
Paul sends greetings from 'Luke, the beloved physician.'