Silas Bible Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
1.Silas is also known by what other name?
- A. Silvanus
- B. Saul
- C. Simeon
- D. Simon
2.What was Silas's role at the Jerusalem council in Acts 15?
- A. A deacon
- B. A chief man among the brethren and a prophet
- C. A Pharisee
- D. A Roman soldier
3.What did Silas and Judas Barsabas deliver to Antioch?
- A. A letter from the council
- B. Money for the poor
- C. News of persecution
- D. A copy of the Law
4.Who chose Silas to accompany him on his second missionary journey?
- A. Barnabas
- B. Paul
- C. Peter
- D. James
5.In what city were Paul and Silas imprisoned after casting out a spirit of divination?
- A. Ephesus
- B. Philippi
- C. Thessalonica
- D. Corinth
6.What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight in prison?
- A. Sleeping
- B. Praying and singing praises unto God
- C. Planning an escape
- D. Weeping
7.What happened after Paul and Silas prayed and sang?
- A. An earthquake shook the prison
- B. An angel appeared
- C. The guards fell asleep
- D. The doors opened by themselves
8.What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas after the earthquake?
- A. 'Who are you?'
- B. 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'
- C. 'Why have you come?'
- D. 'Are you magicians?'
9.Where did Paul leave Silas and Timothy while he went to Athens?
- A. Corinth
- B. Berea
- C. Thessalonica
- D. Philippi
10.Which epistles mention Silas as a co-author or co-sender?
- A. 1 and 2 Corinthians
- B. 1 and 2 Thessalonians and 1 Peter
- C. Romans and Galatians
- D. Hebrews and James
Answer Key
1.A. Silvanus — 2 Corinthians 1:19 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 1:19 (KJV) — 'For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us... by me and Silvanus and Timotheus.' 1 Peter 5:12 also calls him Silvanus.
2.B. A chief man among the brethren and a prophet — Acts 15:22 (KJV)
Acts 15:22 (KJV) — 'Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren.'
3.A. A letter from the council — Acts 15:23 (KJV)
Acts 15:23 (KJV) — 'And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch.'
4.B. Paul — Acts 15:40 (KJV)
Acts 15:40 (KJV) — 'And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.'
5.B. Philippi — Acts 16:23 (KJV)
Acts 16:16-24 (KJV) — In Philippi, after Paul cast out the spirit, the owners 'brought them into the marketplace unto the rulers... and cast them into prison.'
6.B. Praying and singing praises unto God — Acts 16:25 (KJV)
Acts 16:25 (KJV) — 'And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.'
7.A. An earthquake shook the prison — Acts 16:26 (KJV)
Acts 16:26 (KJV) — 'Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened.'
8.B. 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' — Acts 16:30 (KJV)
Acts 16:30 (KJV) — The keeper of the prison 'brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'
9.B. Berea — Acts 17:14 (KJV)
Acts 17:14 (KJV) — 'And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still' in Berea.
10.B. 1 and 2 Thessalonians and 1 Peter — 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 1:1 (KJV) — 'Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians.' 2 Thessalonians 1:1 and 1 Peter 5:12 also name him.