Can You Match the New Testament Verses? -- #5 Quiz

Answer: Romans 8:28

The verse is from Romans 8:28 and is part of a passage in which Paul, the author of Romans, tells of present day sufferings leading to glory. The Book of Romans was addressed to members of the early church in Rome.

According to Romans 16:22, Paul dictated the book to Tertius who transcribed it for him.

Answer: Galatians 5:22-23

The correct answer is Galatians 5:22-23. The verses are part of a passage telling of walking in the spirit. The passage runs from Verse 16 to 26.

After Verse 23, Verses 24 and 25 in the NKJV go on to state: "And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

Galatians was written by Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, and addressed to members of the early church in Galatia.

Galatia was a city in Asia Minor, now known as Turkey.

Answer: Hebrews 11:1

The verse in question is from Hebrews 11:1. Chapter 11 of Hebrews is known as the Faith Chapter and in it the writer commends a number of people, ranging from Rahab the prostitute to Abraham, for their faith.

Verse 6 in the chapter goes on to state that without faith it is impossible to please God.

Unfortunately, no one knows for certain who wrote Hebrews. Some scholars suggest Paul is the writer but many others soundly denounce such a belief.

Answer: 2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 is the correct answer. The verse is part of a passage in which Paul provides instruction to Timothy and urges him to be loyal to the faith.

Paul, the writer of 2 Timothy as well as 1 Timothy, was the apostle to the Gentiles. Timothy was a young and timid worker in the early church who apparently had a special relationship with Paul. In fact, Paul refers to Timothy as his "beloved and faithful son" in 1 Corinthians 4:17.

Answer: 1 Corinthians 10:13

The verse in question is from 1 Corinthians 10:13. The Book of 1 Corinthians, as well as 2 Corinthians, was written by Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. The two books are actually letters addressed to members of the early church in the Greek city of Corinth.

For the record, here's how 1 Corinthians 10:13 reads in its entirety in the NKJV: "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."

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Answer: John 10:10

The statement about the thief coming to steal, kill and destroy was made by Jesus and is found in John 10:10. While making the statement to the Pharisees, Jesus told them He had come so that the people "may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

Shortly after making the statement, Jesus made the famous proclamation: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep."

The Gospel of John was written by John, one of the original Twelve Disciples.

Answer: 2 Corinthians 5:17

The correct answer is 2 Corinthians 5:17. Paul, the writer of 2 Corinthians, made the statement while telling readers the importance of being reconciled to God. The verse is often used by evangelical Christians to support the doctrine of being born again.

Answer: Luke 2:13-14

The verses are from Luke 2:13-14 and are part of a passage telling of angels proclaiming the birth of Christ to shepherds. The account appears in the Gospel of Luke and no where else in the Bible.

Luke, the writer of the Gospel, was a physician and worker in the early church.

For the record, here's how Luke 2:13-14 read in their entirety in the NKJV: "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!'"

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Answer: Matthew 5:4

The verse in question is from Matthew 5:4 and is part of the famous teaching by Jesus known as the Beatitudes. In the following verse in the NKJV, Jesus states, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

The Beatitudes start in Verse 1 of the fifth chapter of Matthew and run through to Verse 11.

Matthew, the writer of the Gospel of Matthew, was one of the original Twelve Disciples and a tax collector. In New Testament times, tax collectors were despised as they were seen as traitors working for the Romans. What's more, the tax collectors often overcharged the people and kept a portion of the money before turning the proceeds over to the Romans.

Answer: Acts 14:19

Acts 14:19 is part of a passage telling of Paul being stoned in Lystra and left for dead. Miraculously, after the disciples gathered around Paul, "he rose up and went into the city", as per Verse 20 in the NKJV. The next day Paul departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

For the record, here's how Acts 14:19 reads in its entirety in the NKJV: "Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead."

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