1 Timothy Bible Quiz (Chapters 1–6) with Answers and Explanations

Answer B: Paul identifies himself as the writer in the opening of the epistle.
KJV Reference: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God…” — 1 Timothy 1:1

Answer C: Paul addresses the letter to Timothy, his spiritual son.
KJV Reference: “Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith…” — 1 Timothy 1:2

Answer B: Timothy was to charge some not to teach any other doctrine.
KJV Reference: “That thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,” — 1 Timothy 1:3

Answer C: Paul warned against fables and endless genealogies which lead to questions, not edification.
KJV Reference: “Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions…” — 1 Timothy 1:4

Answer D: The verse speaks of “charity out of a pure heart… and of faith unfeigned.”
KJV Reference: “Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:” — 1 Timothy 1:5

Answer B: Paul says they turned aside to vain jangling, though desiring to teach.
KJV Reference: “From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;” — 1 Timothy 1:6

Answer D: Paul says the law is not made for the righteous, but for the lawless.
KJV Reference: “Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient…” — 1 Timothy 1:9

Answer C: Paul refers to his former self before conversion.
KJV Reference: “Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy…” — 1 Timothy 1:13

Answer A: Paul said the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love.
KJV Reference: “And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Timothy 1:14

Answer C: Paul affirms this gospel truth as a trustworthy saying.
KJV Reference: “This is a faithful saying… that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” — 1 Timothy 1:15

Answer C: Paul specifically names Hymenaeus and Alexander.
KJV Reference: “Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.” — 1 Timothy 1:20

Answer D: Paul lists four spiritual expressions to be made for all men: supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks.
KJV Reference: “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” — 1 Timothy 2:1

Answer C: Paul emphasizes prayer for those in authority to live peaceably.
KJV Reference: “For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life…” — 1 Timothy 2:2

Answer D: God’s desire is for all men to be saved and to know the truth.
KJV Reference: “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” — 1 Timothy 2:4

Answer C: There is one God, and one mediator between God and men — Christ Jesus.
KJV Reference: “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” — 1 Timothy 2:5

Answer D: Paul desires that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands.
KJV Reference: “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” — 1 Timothy 2:8

Answer C: Women are instructed to adorn themselves modestly, with sobriety.
KJV Reference: “That women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety…” — 1 Timothy 2:9

Answer B: Paul does not permit a woman to teach or usurp authority over a man.
KJV Reference: “But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” — 1 Timothy 2:12

Answer A: Paul refers to the creation account and Eve’s deception as the basis.
KJV Reference: “And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.” — 1 Timothy 2:14

Answer C: Paul says she shall be saved in childbearing, with continuing faith and holiness.
KJV Reference: “Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.” — 1 Timothy 2:15

Answer C: Paul states clearly that a bishop must be blameless, married to one wife, vigilant, sober, etc.
KJV Reference: “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife…” — 1 Timothy 3:2

Answer B: A bishop must not be greedy or covetous.
KJV Reference: “Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre…” — 1 Timothy 3:3

Answer D: This verse highlights the qualification of a bishop to govern well at home before leading in the church.
KJV Reference: “(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)” — 1 Timothy 3:5

Answer D: Paul instructs that deacons must first be tested and found blameless.
KJV Reference: “And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.” — 1 Timothy 3:10

Answer B: Deacons must hold the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
KJV Reference: “Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.” — 1 Timothy 3:9

Answer C: Paul lays out a list of traits required for deacons’ wives: grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
KJV Reference: “Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.” — 1 Timothy 3:11

Answer D: Faithful deacons gain spiritual confidence and a good standing.
KJV Reference: “For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith…” — 1 Timothy 3:13

Answer C: Paul defines the church as the pillar and ground of the truth.
KJV Reference: “…the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.” — 1 Timothy 3:15

Answer D: This foundational doctrine declares that God was manifest in the flesh.
KJV Reference: “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh…” — 1 Timothy 3:16

Answer C: Paul says the Spirit speaketh expressly, warning of apostasy in the last days.
KJV Reference: “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith…” — 1 Timothy 4:1

Answer C: Paul warns that some will depart from the faith, heeding seducing spirits and devilish doctrines.
KJV Reference: “Giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” — 1 Timothy 4:1

Answer B: Paul says they will forbid to marry and command to abstain from meats.
KJV Reference: “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats…” — 1 Timothy 4:3

Answer C: Timothy was to reject myths and discipline himself toward godliness.
KJV Reference: “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” — 1 Timothy 4:7

Answer D: Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for now and eternity.
KJV Reference: “But godliness is profitable unto all things…” — 1 Timothy 4:8

Answer D: Paul encourages Timothy not to let anyone look down on his youth.
KJV Reference: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers…” — 1 Timothy 4:12

Answer B: Paul urges Timothy to stir up the gift imparted through the laying on of hands.
KJV Reference: “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.” — 1 Timothy 4:14

Answer D: A “widow indeed” is described as desolate, trusting in God, and continuing in prayer.
KJV Reference: “Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.” — 1 Timothy 5:5

Answer D: Paul strongly rebukes those who fail to care for their own family.
KJV Reference: “But if any provide not for his own… he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” — 1 Timothy 5:8

Answer D: Paul upholds the biblical standard of confirming accusations with multiple witnesses.
KJV Reference: “Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.” — 1 Timothy 5:19

Answer C: Paul declares that the love of money — not money itself — is the root of all evil.
KJV Reference: “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith…” — 1 Timothy 6:10