Bible Quiz on Colossians With Answers: Test Your Knowledge of Chapters 1–4

Answer 1: B — Paul prayed for spiritual wisdom and understanding.
KJV Reference: Colossians 1:9 — “That ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.”

Answer 2: B — Paul affirms the preeminence of Christ in all creation.
KJV Reference: Colossians 1:17 — “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”

Answer 3: E — Christ is the visible expression of the invisible God.
KJV Reference: Colossians 1:15 — “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.”

Answer 4: C — Paul urges eternal-mindedness.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:2 — “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

Answer 5: B — Paul saw his suffering as part of Christ’s mission.
KJV Reference: Colossians 1:24 — “Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh.”

Answer 6: C — Our life in Christ must match our confession.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:6 — “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.”

Answer 7: C — Human philosophy undermines Christ’s sufficiency.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:8 — “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit.”

Answer 8: C — Christ canceled the legal debt against us.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:14 — “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances… and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross.”

Answer 9: D — Covetousness is more than desire — it’s worship misplaced.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:5 — “…and covetousness, which is idolatry.”

Answer 10: A — Christ is central, supreme, and sufficient.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:11 — “…but Christ is all, and in all.”

Answer 11: B — Paul warned against self-imposed religion and false humility.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:18 — “Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels…”

Answer 12: C — Paul emphasizes the new life in Christ.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:9 — “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds.”

Answer 13: C — Peace is to govern the believer’s inner world.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:15 — “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

Answer 14: D — Love unifies and completes spiritual maturity.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:14 — “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Answer 15: B — Paul urges deep internalization of Scripture.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:16 — “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs…”

Answer 16: B — Paul remained focused on revealing the mystery.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:3 — “…to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds.”

Answer 17: B — Paul emphasizes wise use of time.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:5 — “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”

Answer 18: C — Speech should reflect spiritual maturity.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:6 — “Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”

Answer 19: D — Luke was part of Paul’s close team and a medical doctor.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:14 — “Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.”

Answer 20: A — This is a command for work with kingdom focus.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:23 — “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

Answer 21: D — Paul’s ultimate goal was spiritual maturity for all believers.
KJV Reference: Colossians 1:28–29 — “…that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.”

Answer 22: C — Paul teaches communication that is graceful and sharp.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:6 — “Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”

Answer 23: A — Their spiritual discipline encouraged him.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:5 — “…beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ… I am with you in the spirit, joying and beholding…”

Answer 24: C — Epaphras was known for his intercession.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:12 — “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers.”

Answer 25: C — Growth and grounding in Christ are essential.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:7 — “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”

Answer 26: C — Paul warned that extreme religious discipline without Christ cannot conquer the flesh.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:23 — “Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body… but are not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.”

Answer 27: C — This is the glorious core of Paul’s message.
KJV Reference: Colossians 1:26–27 — “…the mystery… which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

Answer 28: C — Gratitude is essential in spiritual watchfulness.
KJV Reference: Colossians 4:2 — “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.”

Answer 29: C — Singing is both doctrine and devotion.
KJV Reference: Colossians 3:16 — “…singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Answer 30: A — Christ is the fullness that finishes us.
KJV Reference: Colossians 2:10 — “And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power.”