A comprehensive Bible quiz on 2 Peter (chapters 1–3) with answers

Answer 1: C — Peter says it is through knowing Christ that we escape corruption caused by lust.
KJV Reference: “Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (2 Peter 1:4)

Answer 2: D — The progression of spiritual growth in 2 Peter begins with faith and adds knowledge early in the chain.
KJV Reference: “Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;” (2 Peter 1:5)

Answer 3: C — Peter describes such a person as spiritually shortsighted and forgetful of their cleansing.
KJV Reference: “But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.” (2 Peter 1:9)

Answer 4: D — Peter affirms the divine origin of Scripture, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
KJV Reference: “Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:21)

Answer 5: C — Peter warns strongly about false teachers introducing destructive doctrines.
KJV Reference: “But there were false prophets also among the people… who privily shall bring in damnable heresies…” (2 Peter 2:1)

Answer 6: D — “Pernicious” is a rarely used word that emphasizes the destructive impact of false teachers.
KJV Reference: “And many shall follow their pernicious ways…” (2 Peter 2:2)

Answer 7: B — Noah is used as a preacher of righteousness spared from judgment.
KJV Reference: “…bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; And spared not the old world, but saved Noah…” (2 Peter 2:5)

Answer 8: A — This is part of Peter’s argument that God knows how to judge the wicked.
KJV Reference: “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness…” (2 Peter 2:4)

Answer 9: C — Lot is described as a righteous man who was constantly distressed.
KJV Reference: “For that righteous man dwelling among them… vexed his righteous soul from day to day…” (2 Peter 2:7–8)

Answer 10: C — Peter exposes their desire for profit through deceptive speech.
KJV Reference: “And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you…” (2 Peter 2:3)

Answer 11: D — Balaam is cited as an example of someone who loved the wages of unrighteousness.
KJV Reference: “…which have forsaken the right way… following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;” (2 Peter 2:15)

Answer 12: D — Peter confirms that Balaam was rebuked by a donkey speaking with a man’s voice.
KJV Reference: “But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.” (2 Peter 2:16)

Answer 13: C — Peter references two vivid proverbs to illustrate the tragedy of apostasy.
KJV Reference: “The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.” (2 Peter 2:22)

Answer 14: C — Scoffers are described as lustful mockers of Christ’s return in the last days.
KJV Reference: “There shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts…” (2 Peter 3:3)

Answer 15: B — This classic verse emphasizes God’s patience and desire for repentance.
KJV Reference: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

Answer 16: B — Peter describes the dramatic destruction accompanying the Day of the Lord.
KJV Reference: “The heavens shall pass away with a great noise…” (2 Peter 3:10)

Answer 17: D — Peter calls for holiness and godliness in light of coming judgment.
KJV Reference: “What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness…” (2 Peter 3:11)

Answer 18: C — Peter echoes prophetic imagery from Isaiah and Revelation.
KJV Reference: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” (2 Peter 3:13)

Answer 19: B — A very specific instruction about being spiritually prepared.
KJV Reference: “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace…” (2 Peter 3:14)

Answer 20: C — The final verse of 2 Peter exhorts growth in grace and knowledge.
KJV Reference: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18)

Answer 21: C — A rare New Testament comment on the complexity of Paul’s writings.
KJV Reference: “…in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest…” (2 Peter 3:16)

Answer 22: B — Peter closes with a warning about spiritual instability.
KJV Reference: “Lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.” (2 Peter 3:17)

Answer 23: D — Peter gives a solemn warning about twisting Scripture.
KJV Reference: “…which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” (2 Peter 3:16)

Answer 24: D — Peter reframes the delay of judgment as an act of mercy and opportunity.
KJV Reference: “And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation…” (2 Peter 3:15)

Answer 30: 25 — A key verse defending the divine origin of prophecy.
KJV Reference: “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.” (2 Peter 1:20)