The Book of 2 Corinthians — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul refers to a 'thorn in the flesh' given to him. What is the stated purpose of this thorn?

📖 2 Corinthians 12:7

#2

What did Paul say three times regarding his 'thorn in the flesh' in his prayer to the Lord?

📖 2 Corinthians 12:8

#3

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, Paul speaks about groaning while we are 'in this tent.' What does he refer to as 'this tent'?

📖 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

#4

According to 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, which hardship is NOT explicitly listed among Paul's sufferings for Christ?

📖 2 Corinthians 11:23-33

#5

In 2 Corinthians 6:14, Paul writes about being 'unequally yoked.' With whom is he instructing believers not to be unequally yoked?

📖 2 Corinthians 6:14

#6

What specific measure does Paul use in 2 Corinthians 10:13 to describe the boundaries of his apostolic authority?

📖 2 Corinthians 10:13

#7

In 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Paul discusses forgiveness and restoration. Who is the person Paul says the church should comfort and forgive?

📖 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

#8

In 2 Corinthians 3:14, Paul states that a certain veil remains over the hearts of those reading what?

📖 2 Corinthians 3:14

#2

He pleaded for it to be taken away

Paul states in 2 Corinthians 12:8 that he 'pleaded with the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me' (NIV).

2 Corinthians 12:8

#1

To humble him and keep him from becoming proud

Paul explicitly states the thorn was given 'to keep me from becoming conceited' due to the surpassing greatness of his revelations (2 Corinthians 12:7, NIV).

2 Corinthians 12:7

#4

Being let down in a basket

While Paul mentions being lowered in a basket in 2 Corinthians 11:33, this is described separately after verse 28 as an escape from Damascus, not as a hardship endured for Christ. Paul's sufferings in verses 23-28 include beatings, shipwrecks, hunger, and imprisonment.

2 Corinthians 11:23-33

#3

Our earthly body

Paul uses 'tent' as a metaphor for our earthly physical body, contrasting it with our heavenly, eternal dwelling (2 Corinthians 5:1-4, NIV). The image references the temporary nature of physical existence.

2 Corinthians 5:1-4

#6

A standard God has assigned to him

Paul states in 2 Corinthians 10:13 that he will not boast beyond 'the sphere of activity God assigned to us,' establishing that his authority has divinely-ordained boundaries (NIV).

2 Corinthians 10:13

#5

Unbelievers

Paul explicitly states 'Do not be yoked together with unbelievers' in 2 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV), establishing the fundamental principle of separation in close relationships.

2 Corinthians 6:14

#8

The Old Covenant when read by unbelieving Jews

Paul writes that when the Old Covenant is read, 'the same veil remains' over hearts, preventing them from seeing that the veil has been taken away in Christ (2 Corinthians 3:14, NIV).

2 Corinthians 3:14

#7

Someone who caused grief to Paul and the church

Paul addresses the situation of 'someone' who has caused grief (likely the individual from 1 Corinthians 5), instructing that he should be forgiven and comforted lest he be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow (2 Corinthians 2:5-11, NIV).

2 Corinthians 2:5-11

#9

According to 2 Corinthians 8:9, why does Paul point to Christ's example when discussing the Corinthians' giving?

📖 2 Corinthians 8:9

#10

In 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Paul describes being caught up to the third heaven. What does he say about the words he heard there?

📖 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

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#10

They are not permitted to repeat them or not lawful for a person to tell

Paul states he was 'caught up to the third heaven... and heard inexpressible things that no one is permitted to tell' (2 Corinthians 12:2-4, NIV), emphasizing the prohibition on repeating them.

2 Corinthians 12:2-4

#9

Because Christ became poor so that believers might become rich spiritually

Paul states that Christ 'was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich' (2 Corinthians 8:9, NIV), presenting Christ's voluntary impoverishment as the model for Christian generosity.

2 Corinthians 8:9

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