2 Corinthians Deep Dive: Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Paul describes being caught up to the third heaven. How does he describe his knowledge of what he heard there?

📖 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

#2

According to 2 Corinthians 11:24, how many times did Paul receive from the Jews the forty lashes minus one?

📖 2 Corinthians 11:24

#3

In 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, Paul discusses the veil that covered Moses' face. What does Paul say this veil symbolizes or conceals?

📖 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

#4

What specific phrase does Paul use in 2 Corinthians 5:17 to describe the transformation that occurs in Christ?

📖 2 Corinthians 5:17

#5

In 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Paul cites the generosity of which group as an example of sacrificial giving to encourage the Corinthians?

📖 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

#6

What does Paul say in 2 Corinthians 5:19 about God's action regarding humanity's transgressions?

📖 2 Corinthians 5:19

#7

In 2 Corinthians 11:5, to whom does Paul compare himself when discussing his apostolic authority with irony?

📖 2 Corinthians 11:5

#8

According to 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, what is the primary reason Paul gives for God comforting believers in their afflictions?

📖 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

#2

Five times

Paul says he received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one five times (2 Corinthians 11:24).

2 Corinthians 11:24

#1

He heard inexpressible things that a person is not permitted to tell

Paul explicitly states in 2 Corinthians 12:4 that he 'heard inexpressible things that a person is not permitted to tell,' emphasizing the transcendent and ineffable nature of his mystical experience.

2 Corinthians 12:2-4

#4

The old has gone, the new has come

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul writes that 'if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new has come,' emphasizing the radical transformation of becoming a believer.

2 Corinthians 5:17

#3

The fading glory of the old covenant

In 2 Corinthians 3:13, Paul explains that Moses put a veil over his face to conceal the fading glory of the old covenant, using this as an allegory for the temporary nature of the Mosaic law.

2 Corinthians 3:12-18

#6

God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them

In 2 Corinthians 5:19, Paul declares that 'God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them,' articulating the core of the reconciliation message.

2 Corinthians 5:19

#5

The Macedonian churches

Paul praises the Macedonian churches' generous giving in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, noting that despite their severe trials and extreme poverty, they gave abundantly and even begged for the privilege of contributing to the offering for the Jerusalem church.

2 Corinthians 8:1-5

#8

So they can comfort others with the same comfort they received from God

In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Paul explains that God comforts us in our troubles 'so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort ourselves receive from God,' establishing a pattern of compassionate ministry.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

#7

The 'super-apostles' or those considered to be important leaders

Paul ironically states in 2 Corinthians 11:5 that he is 'not in the least inferior to the 'super-apostles,' using sarcasm to challenge false apostles who were claiming superiority in Corinth.

2 Corinthians 11:5

#9

What does Paul describe as 'light and momentary' in comparison to eternal glory in 2 Corinthians 4:17?

📖 2 Corinthians 4:17

#10

In 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, what news about the Corinthians comforted Paul when he was in Macedonia?

📖 2 Corinthians 7:5-7

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#10

Their repentance, longing, zeal, and concern for him

In 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, Paul describes how Titus brought him good news of the Corinthians' repentance, deep longing, zeal for him, and concern, which greatly comforted him despite his earlier distress.

2 Corinthians 7:5-7

#9

Our present sufferings and troubles

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, Paul writes that 'our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all,' contrasting present sufferings with eternal reward.

2 Corinthians 4:17

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