Answer: Trophimus
Trophimus first appears in the Bible at Acts 20:4 where he is described as a companion of Paul "from Asia", that is from the Roman province of Asia in what is today modern Turkey. When he was seen with Paul in Jerusalem in Acts 21:29, Paul's Jewish enemies were able to accuse Paul falsely of bringing Gentiles into the temple. Erastus, Aquila, and Linus are all mentioned in the closing salutation of the letter.
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: II Timothy
Answer: the truth
It says in II Timothy 4:4, "And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."
Paul is still talking about the end times in this verse.
From Quiz: II Timothy
Answer: double
It says in I Timothy 5:17, "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine."
The New Living Translation describes this "double honor" as being "respected and paid well".
From Quiz: I Timothy
Answer: Correct, rebuke, encourage
"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction." (2 Timothy 4 v. 1-2)
"In season and out of season" is another of those phrases that makes its first appearance in the Bible and has entered popular usage. It means "at all times", to do something when it particularly suits and to do it when it doesn't. The command to "correct, rebuke, encourage" may be intended to refer back to Paul's earlier description of scripture as "useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3 v. 16).
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament: 2 Timothy
Answer: Refuse to allow it unless there is more than one witness
"Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses." (1 Timothy 5 v. 19)
Paul knew how dangerous malicious gossip could be. He, therefore, cautions that, to protect the integrity of the leadership from innuendo and slander, no charge should be considered unless it is supported by more than one witness. In requiring this, he is doing no more than reflecting the Old Testament Law:
"One witness is not enough to convict a man accused of any crime or offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses" (Deuteronomy 19 v. 15).
Once, however, an elder has been found guilty of sin, Paul commands that the rebuke should be public (1 Timothy 5 v. 20). This is the point where the earlier advice on issuing rebukes comes into its own.
From Quiz: Quizzing the New Testament: 1 Timothy
Answer: Bodily exercise profiteth little.
These words are found in 1 Timothy 4: verse 8, which states "For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things,". Some other Bible versions translate this verse more clearly, stating that bodily exercise is profitable for a little time, but that godliness is more profitable.
From Quiz: Timothy - The Epistles
Answer: Great gain
6:6 'But Godliness with contentment is great gain.'
From Quiz: 1 Timothy
Answer: in God
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life." (I Timothy 6:17-19, NIV)
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: I Timothy
Answer: That of an athlete
This is one of Paul's best-known sayings: "I have fought the good fight, I have run the race, I have kept the faith". Paul frequently uses metaphors from athletics (as in I Corinthians 9:24-27, where boxing and running are again used as comparisons). Athletic competitions were not the big deal to the ancient Hebrews that they were to the Greeks and Romans. In fact Paul is the principal writer in the New Testament to use this metaphor.
From Quiz: BBB Bible Series: II Timothy
Answer: evil men and seducers
The first eight verses of this chapter read like a horror story, with all sorts of evil acts being mentioned. By the 12th verse, we are informed that those who live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted and in the next verse we are warned of those who are ungodly. (KJV)
From Quiz: A Young Man Named Timothy
