11. Quiz 2 Corinthians Chapter 11
Quiz 2 Corinthians Chapter 11
Quiz 2 Corinthians Chapter 11
1. Why did Paul refrain from
burdening the Corinthians in terms of financial support during his ministry
among them?
A. Lack of financial resources
B. Generosity of the Macedonian
brothers
C. Fear of criticism from the
Corinthians
D. A boastful attitude
Answer 1: B. Generosity of the Macedonian
brothers (2 Corinthians 11:9)
9And when I was
with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from
Macedonia supplied my needs. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you
in any way
2. What metaphor did Paul use to
describe the Corinthians' relationship with Christ?
A. Parent and child
B. Siblings
C. Betrothed and bride
D. Master and servant
Answer 2: C. Betrothed and bride (2
Corinthians 11:2)
2 For I am jealous
of you with the jealousy of God, since I betrothed you to one husband to
present you as a chaste virgin to Christ
3. Why does Paul express concern
about the Corinthians' thoughts being corrupted?
A. Fear of persecution
B. The serpent's deception of Eve
C. Influence of false apostles
D. Lack of knowledge among the
Corinthians
Answer 3: B. The serpent's deception of Eve
(2 Corinthians 11:3)
3But I am afraid
that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts may be
corrupted from a sincere [and pure] commitment to Christ.
4. What does Paul claim other people will come and preach as?
A. The Kingdom of God
B. The resurrection of Christ
C. Another Jesus
D. The importance of love
Answer 4: C. Another Jesus (2 Corinthians
11:4)
4For if someone
comes and preaches another Jesus than the one we preached or if you receive a
different spirit from the one you received or a different gospel from the one
you accepted, you put up with it well enough.
5. While Paul is untrained in speaking, what is he skilled at instead?
A. Speaking ability
B. Knowledge
C. Financial success
D. Social status
Answer 5: B. Knowledge (2 Corinthians 11:6)
6Even if I am
untrained in speaking, I am not so in knowledge in every way we have made
this plain to you in all things.
6. Why did Paul refuse financial
support from the Corinthians?
A. He had enough resources from other
churches
B. He wanted to humble himself
C. The Corinthians were unwilling to provide
support
D. He did not want to burden them
Answer 6: D. He did not want to burden them
(2 Corinthians 11:7)
7 Did I make a
mistake when I humbled myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached
the gospel of God to you without charge?
7. What did Paul accuse the false
apostles of being?
A. Honest preachers
B. Deceitful workers
C. Messengers of God
D. True apostles of Christ
Answer 7: B. Deceitful workers (2
Corinthians 11:13)
13 For such people
are false apostles, deceitful workers, who masquerade as apostles of Christ.
8. According to Paul, who
masquerades as an angel of light?
A. True apostles
B. False apostles
C. Satan
D. Superapostles
Answer 8: C. Satan (2 Corinthians 11:14)
14And no wonder,
for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.
9. What will be the end result for
the ministers who masquerade as ministers of righteousness?
A. Eternal glory
B. Their end will correspond to their deeds
C. Forgiveness
D. Immediate judgment
Answer 9: B. Corresponding to their deeds (2
Corinthians 11:15)
15So it is not
strange that his ministers also masquerade as ministers of righteousness. Their
end will correspond to their deeds.
10. By what would Paul's boast not
be silenced in the regions of Achaia?
A. His wealth
B. His speaking abilities
C. His financial success
D. The truth of Christ in him
Answer 10: D. His boast of Christ in him (2
Corinthians 11:10)
10By the truth of
Christ in me, this boast of mine shall not be silenced in the regions of
Achaia.
11. How did Paul describe his own
speaking abilities?
A. Unimpressive
B. Untrained
C. Incomprehensible
D. Ordinary
Answer 11: B. Untrained (2 Corinthians
11:6)
6Even if I am
untrained in speaking, I am not so in knowledge;f in every way we have made
this plain to you in all things.
12. What was the reason behind
Paul's refusal to burden anyone when he was in need?
A. Independence
B. Lack of generosity from others
C. Generosity from the Macedonian
brothers
D. Humility
Answer 12: C. Generosity from the
Macedonian brothers (2 Corinthians 11:9)
9And when I was
with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from
Macedonia supplied my needs. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you
in any way.
13. In order to end the pretext of
those who sought to undermine him, what did Paul commit to continuing to do?
A. Boasting about his accomplishments
B. Preaching without charge
C. Accepting financial support from the
Corinthians
D. Staying silent
Answer 13: B. Preaching without charge (2
Corinthians 11:12)
12And what I do I
will continue to do, in order to end this pretext of those who seek a pretext
for being regarded as we are in the mission of which they boast.
14. What did Paul fear might happen
to the Corinthians' thoughts?
A. Corruption
B. Confusion
C. Deception
D. Incomprehension
Answer 14: A. Corruption (2 Corinthians
11:3)
3 But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve[d] by his cunning, your thoughts may be corrupted from a sincere [and pure] commitment to Christ.
15. How does Paul describe the
false apostles and their deceitful work?
A. Messengers of God
B. Angels of light
C. Ministers of righteousness
D. Deceitful workers
Answer 15: D. Deceitful workers (2
Corinthians 11:13)
13 For such people
are false apostles, deceitful workers, who masquerade as apostles of Christ.
16. What does Paul emphasize as the
daily pressure upon him besides his physical hardships?
A. Financial burdens
B. Anxiety for all the churches
C. Personal ambitions
D. Lack of support from fellow
believers
Answer 16: B. Anxiety for all the churches
(2 Corinthians 11:28)
28And apart from
these things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the
churches.
17. How does Paul express his
solidarity with the weak and those led to sin?
A. He is indifferent
B. He is sympathetic and indignant
C. He blames them for their weaknesses
D. He distances himself from them
Answer 17: B. He is sympathetic and
indignant (2 Corinthians 11:29)
29Who is weak, and
I am not weak? Who is led to sin, and I am not indignant?
18. In 2 Corinthians 11: 25, what
event does Paul mention as part of his experiences?
A. Shipwreck
B. Earthquake
C. Fire
D. Tornado
Answer 18: A. Shipwreck (2 Corinthians
11:25)
25Three times I
was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I
passed a night and a day on the deep;
19. According to Paul, how many
times was he stoned?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
Answer 19: A. Once (2 Corinthians 11:25)
25Three times I
was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I
passed a night and a day on the deep;
20. What is Paul's response to
those who consider him foolish in his boasting?
A. He becomes defensive
B. He tells them to accept him as a fool
C. He apologizes
D. He suggests they should not consider him
foolish
Answer 20: B. He tells them to accept him as a fool (2
Corinthians 11:16)
16 I repeat, no
one should consider me foolish; but if you do, accept me as a fool, so that I too
may boast a little.
21. According to Paul, in what state does he speak according to foolishness?
A. Impressive
B. Loving
C. Boastful
D. Passionate
Answer 21: C. Boastful (2 Corinthians 11:17)
17What I am saying
I am not saying according to the Lord but as in foolishness, in this boastful
state.
22. How does Paul describe his
labors and experiences in comparison to others?
A. Equal to others
B. Less than others
C. More than others
D. Irrelevant to others
Answer 22: C. More than others (2
Corinthians 11:23)
23 Are they
ministers of Christ? (I am talking like an insane person.)l I am still more,
with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, far worse beatings, and
numerous brushes with death.
23. In 2 Corinthians 11: 20, what
does Paul say the Corinthians put up with?
A. Spiritual teachings
B. Enslavement, devouring, mistreatment
C. Wealth and prosperity
D. Political oppression
Answer 23: B. Enslavement, devouring,
mistreatment (2 Corinthians 11:20)
20 For you put up
with it if someone enslaves you, or devours you, or gets the better of you, or
puts on airs, or slaps you in the face.
24. How many times did Paul receive
forty lashes minus one from the Jews?
A. Three times
B. Four times
C. Five times
D. Six times
Answer 24: C. Five times (2 Corinthians
11:24)
24Five times at
the hands of the Jews I received forty lashes minus one
25. According to Paul, what dangers
did he face in his frequent journeys?
A. Dangers from rivers, robbers, and his own
race
B. Dangers only in the city
C. Dangers only at sea
D.
Dangers only in the wilderness
Answer 25: A. Dangers from rivers, robbers,
and his own race (2 Corinthians 11:26)
26on frequent
journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own
race, dangers from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness,
dangers at sea, dangers among false brothers;
26. According to Paul, what did he
experience in addition to numerous brushes with death?
A. Prosperity and success
B. Trials and tribulations
C. Comfort and luxury
D. Fame and popularity
Answer 26: B. Trials and tribulations (2
Corinthians 11:23)
23 Are they
ministers of Christ? (I am talking like an insane person.)l I am still more,
with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, far worse beatings, and
numerous brushes with death.
27. What is the primary reason for Paul's frequent fasting, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11: 27?
A. Personal asceticism
B. Austerity for religious reasons
C. Health and fitness
D. Concern for the churches
Answer 28: D. Concern for the churches (2 Corinthians
11:27)
27in toil and
hardship, through many sleepless nights, through hunger and thirst, through
frequent fastings, through cold and exposure
28. In 2 Corinthians 11: 22, what
identity does Paul share with others to establish his credibility?
A. Roman citizen
B. Descendant of Judas
C. Pharisee
D. Hebrew and Israelite
Answer 29 D. Hebrew and Israelite (2
Corinthians 11:22)
22 Are they
Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of
Abraham? So am I.k
29. According to Paul, what is the
motive behind boasting in his labors and sufferings?
A. Self-glorification
B. The glory of God
C. To gain followers
D. Competition with other leaders
Answer 30: B. The glory of God (2
Corinthians 11:17)
17What I am saying
I am not saying according to the Lord but as in foolishness, in this boastful
state.
30. Why does Paul boast of things
that show his weakness?
A. To impress others with his
achievements
B. To highlight his dependence on God
C. To gain sympathy from his audience
D. To cover up his shortcomings
Answer 31: B. To highlight his dependence on
God (2 Corinthians 11:30)
30If I must boast,
I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
31. What does Paul claim about his
truthfulness in 2 Corinthians 11: 31?
A. He is prone to exaggeration
B. He always speaks the truth
C. He lies occasionally for a good
cause
D. He lies when it serves his interests
Answer 32: B. He always speaks the truth (2
Corinthians 11:31)
31 The God and
Father of the Lord Jesus knows, he who is blessed forever, that I do not lie.
32. How did Paul escape the
governor under King Aretas in Damascus?
A. He fought his way out
B. He was miraculously transported away
C. He negotiated with the governor
D. He was lowered in a basket through a
window
Answer 33: D. He was lowered in a basket
through a window (2 Corinthians 11:32-33)
33but I was
lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands.
33. According to Paul, what does he
boast about in order to show his weakness?
A. His physical strength
B. His intellectual prowess
C. Things that reveal his weakness
D. His achievements and successes
Answer 34: C. Things that reveal his
weakness (2 Corinthians 11:30)
30If I must boast,
I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
34. Who guarded the city of
Damascus under King Aretas when Paul was there?
A. Roman soldiers
B. Local militia
C. The governor
D. Aretas himself
Answer 35: C. The governor under King Aretas
(2 Corinthians 11:32)
32At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus, in order to seize me,
35. In 2 Corinthians 11:2, how does
Paul metaphorically describe the relationship between the Corinthians and
Christ?
A. Business
partnership
B. Parent and
child
C. Master and servant
D. Betrothed bride
and groom
Answer 37: D.
Betrothed bride and groom (2 Corinthians 11:2)
2 For I am jealous
of you with the jealousy of God, since I betrothed you to one husband to
present you as a chaste virgin to Christ
36. What does Paul fear in 2
Corinthians 11:3 before Christ's return for the community?
A. Persecution
from opponents
B. Deception and
corruption of minds
C. Lack of
financial support
D. Disunity among
the Corinthians
Answer 38: B.
Deception and corruption of minds (2 Corinthians 11:3)
3But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts may be corrupted from a sincere [and pure] commitment to Christ
37. Who are referred to as
"superapostles" in 2 Corinthians 11:5?
A. The pillars at
Jerusalem
B. Paul's
companions in ministry
C. The false
apostles at Corinth
D. The intruders
claiming superiority to Paul
Answer 40: D. The
intruders claiming superiority to Paul (2 Corinthians 11:5)
5 e For I think
that I am not in any way inferior to these “superapostles.”
38. Why does Paul emphasize the
disparity between himself and others in 2 Corinthians 11:11–12?
A. Lack of
affection
B. Desire for
financial gain
C. To highlight
his gratuitous service
D. Fear of
persecution
Answer 42: C. To
highlight his gratuitous service (2 Corinthians 11:11–12)
11 And why?
Because I do not love you? God knows I do!j
12And what I do I
will continue to do, in order to end this pretext of those who seek a pretext
for being regarded as we are in the mission of which they boast.
39. How does Paul describe the
opponents in 2 Corinthians 11:13–15?
A. True apostles
of Christ
B. Ministers of
righteousness
C. False apostles
serving another master
D. Angelic
messengers of light
Answer 43: C.
False apostles serving another master (2 Corinthians 11:13–15)
13 For such people
are false apostles, deceitful workers, who masquerade as apostles of Christ.
40. In 2 Corinthians 11:22, what
claim do the opponents apparently pride themselves on?
A. Their
rhetorical ability
B. Their Jewish
heritage
C. Their financial
success
D. Their superior
knowledge
Answer 44: B.
Their Jewish heritage (2 Corinthians 11:22)
22 Are they
Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of
Abraham? So am I.k
23 Are they
ministers of Christ?
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