2 Corinthians 10 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

What had some falsely said concerning Paul's demeanor when he was away (2 Cor 10:1)? A. He was bold B. He was forceful C. He was gentle D. He was timid

A. He was bold

Paul said that what he was in their letters when absent _________ (2 Cor 10:11) A. He would be in his actions when present B. He would be gentler when he arrived C. He would be more forceful when he visited D. He would be the same as he was when he ministered among them

A. He would be in his actions when present

Paul cites the passage from Jeremiah "Let him who boasts boast in ______ (2 Cor 10:17)? A. The Lord B. The Spirit C. Righteousness D. Others not themselves

A. The Lord

What does Paul say he may boast freely about (2 Cor 10:8)? A. The authority the Lord gave him B. His apostleship in Christ C. His calling to preach the gospel to all D. The ministry of reconciliation given to him

A. The authority the Lord gave him

What pretension does Paul demolish (2 Cor 10:5)? A. The one that sets itself up against the knowledge of God B. The one that comes from this world and opposes Christ C. The one that fans the flames of the lust of the flesh D. The one that causes others to stumble

A. The one that sets itself up against the knowledge of God

With what did Paul get as far as the Corinthians (2 Cor 10:14)? A. With the gospel of Christ B. With the message of redemption C. With signs and wonders D. With love and kindness

A. With the gospel of Christ

What had God assigned to Paul of which he boasts (2 Cor 10:13)? A. A temple which will not pass away B. A field that reaches even to the Corinthians C. A rock of ages which cannot be moved D. A promise of the coming of Christ for Paul and all who believe

B. A field that reaches even to the Corinthians

What did Paul beg them so he would not have to be _______ when he comes to them (2 Cor 10:2)? A. Gentle B. Bold C. Confrontational D. Ashamed

B. Bold

What does Paul have divine power to do (2 Cor 10:4)? A. Knock down the walls of injustice B. Demolish strongholds C. Destroy the deeds of darkness D. Call many to repentance

B. Demolish strongholds

What does Paul take captive (2 Cor 10:5)? A. Every worldly weapon B. Every thought C. Every evil desire D. Every plan

B. Every thought

What does Paul describe as going beyond limits in his boasting (2 Cor 10:15)? A. In the work of Titus B. Of the work done by others C. Of the work which Christ had done D. Of the work of the Corinthians

B. Of the work done by others

Of what did Paul not want to boast (2 Cor 10:16)? A. Of their dissensions and fighting B. Of work in another person's territory C. Of work done in the flesh and not by the Spirit D. Of gifts given because of compulsion

B. Of work in another person's territory

Paul tells them where are they looking (2 Cor 10:7)? A. Into the abyss B. On the surface of things C. Into the heart of the matter D. Into a mist darkly

B. On the surface of things

What authority had the Lord given to Paul (2 Cor 10:8)? A. The authority of reconciliation B. The authority to build them up C. The authority to pull them down D. The commission to preach to them

B. The authority to build them up

Who is not the one the Lord commends (2 Cor 10:18)? A. The one who lives according to the flesh B. The one who commends himself C. The one who seeks his own glory D. The one who slanders the gospel

B. The one who commends himself

What did Paul say he would be in his actions when he is present (2 Cor 10:11)? A. Generous and kind B. What he is in their letters C. What he is always D. Forceful and transparent

B. What he is in their letters

With whom did Paul refuse to compare himself (2 Cor 10:12)? A. With those who are after the flesh B. With those who commend themselves C. With those who seek to lead them astray D. With those who are attacking them

B. With those who commend themselves

How does Paul not boast (2 Cor 10:13)? A. About himself B. Beyond what Christ has allowed C. Beyond proper limits D. About the flesh

C. Beyond proper limits

Where did Paul desire to preach (2 Cor 10:16)? A. In the regions of Pamphylia and Perga B. In the province of Asia C. In the regions beyond the Corinthians D. In all the world

C. In the regions beyond the Corinthians

How does Paul not fight (2 Cor 10:4)? A. Not in the flesh B. Nor according to wicked principalities C. Not with weapons of this world D. Not with the deeds of darkness

C. Not with weapons of this world

What did some people think about the standards Paul lived by (2 Cor 10:2)? A. Standards of the kingdom B. Standards of the Christian community C. Standards of this world D. Standards of deception and trickery

C. Standards of this world

What was Paul's hope as they continue to grow (2 Cor 10:15)? A. That all would come to faith in the gospel of Christ B. That Titus would bring them a blessing in the Lord C. That Paul's area of activity will greatly expand D. That Paul will soon come and see them in person

C. That Paul's area of activity will greatly expand

Who did Paul identify as people who are not wise (2 Cor 10:12)? A. Those who run after the flesh B. Those who turn away from righteousness C. Those who measure themselves by themselves D. Those who speak ill against the apostles and Christ

C. Those who measure themselves by themselves

What did Paul not want to do with his letters to the Corinthians (2 Cor 10:9)? A. To antagonize them B. To anger them C. To frighten them D. To rebuke them

C. To frighten them

To what does Paul take every captive thought (2 Cor 10:5)? A. To lay it at the feet of Jesus B. To make it bring glory to God C. To make it obedient to Christ D. To conform it to the image of Christ

C. To make it obedient to Christ

In contrast to his weighty letters, what did some say his personal speaking was (2 Cor 10:10)? A. Trivial B. Incomprehensible C. Unimpressive D. Unsophisticated

C. Unimpressive

How did Paul appeal to the Corinthians (2 Cor 10:1)? A. With strength and determination B. With thankfulness and joy C. With meekness and gentleness D. With grief and sadness

C. With meekness and gentleness

What had some falsely said concerning Paul's demeanor when face to face (2 Cor 10:1)? A. He was bold B. He was forceful C. He was gentle D. He was timid

D. He was timid

What is Paul ready to do once their obedience is complete (2 Cor 10:6)? A. Rejoice with them in all things B. Enjoy their love and generosity C. Call all to repentance D. Punish every act of disobedience

D. Punish every act of disobedience

What did Paul hope would happen as the activity among them would greatly expand (2 Cor 10:15)? A. That all Corinth would know of their faith B. That their good works would be shown to all C. That they would follow Christ D. That their faith would continue to grow

D. That their faith would continue to grow

What did Paul call those who compare themselves with themselves (2 Cor 10:12)? A. Unrighteous B. Selfish C. Hypocritical D. Unwise

D. Unwise

While Paul says he lives in the world, what does he not do as the world does (2 Cor 10:3)? A. Promote himself B. Call for attention C. Serve himself D. Wage war

D. Wage war

What did some say Paul's letters were (2 Cor 10:10)? A. Light and trivial B. Kind and gentle C. Hard to understand D. Weighty and forceful

D. Weighty and forceful