The Apostle Paul: Fact or Fiction? (20 Bible Quiz Questions)

He was a persecutor of the church who became its most influential missionary. He wrote nearly half of the New Testament. He endured shipwrecks, beatings, imprisonment, and ultimately gave his life for the Gospel. The Apostle Paul is one of the most fascinating and complex figures in all of Scripture.

But how well do you truly know him? Over the centuries, certain myths and misconceptions have grown up around Paul’s life and teachings. Did he ever meet Jesus in person? Was he married? Did he really write all the letters attributed to him?

This quiz features 20 carefully crafted questions designed to separate historical fact from popular fiction. Whether you are a seasoned Bible scholar or a curious believer, you will be challenged to think deeply about the man God chose to carry the Gospel to the Gentile world.

Before you begin, please read the following important note to ensure you get the most out of this experience:

Note: After answering all the questions, your result will be displayed, showing how many questions you answered correctly and how many you missed. Please pay close attention and make sure you do not skip any questions, as your result will only be displayed if you answer all of them. If you finish the quiz and your result does not appear, please review your answers to ensure that no question was left unanswered.

After viewing your results, we encourage you to go through all the questions again. You will see the answer you selected and the correct answer clearly indicated, helping you learn and understand the Scriptures even better.

Ready to test your knowledge? Let’s separate fact from fiction and discover the remarkable story of the Apostle Paul!

  • Question of

    Before his conversion, what was Paul’s Hebrew name?

    • Seth
    • Silas
    • Saul
    • Simeon
  • Question of

    On which road did Paul have his dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus?

    • The road to Rome
    • The road to Jerusalem
    • The road to Damascus
    • The road to Jericho
  • Question of

    What was Paul’s occupation, which he shared with Aquila?

    • Fisherman
    • Tax collector
    • Tentmaker
    • Carpenter
  • Question of

    To whom did Paul write, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”?

    • The Ephesians
    • The Corinthians
    • The Philippians
    • The Romans
  • Question of

    Which of these men was a young pastor mentored by Paul?

    • Mark
    • Luke
    • Timothy
    • Silas
  • Question of

    How many letters (epistles) in the New Testament are traditionally attributed to Paul?

    • 5
    • 8
    • 13
    • 21
  • Question of

    According to his letters, what “thorn in the flesh” was given to Paul?

    • A persistent enemy
    • A messenger of Satan
    • A physical ailment
    • A struggle with sin
  • Question of

    Which of these books was NOT written by Paul?

    • Romans
    • Hebrews
    • Galatians
    • Ephesians
  • Question of

    Paul wrote to the Corinthians about the importance of which body part being “a fire, a world of iniquity”?

    • The tongue
    • The eye
    • The hand
    • The foot
  • Question of

    For how many months did Paul stay on the island of Malta after being shipwrecked?

    • 1 month
    • 3 months
    • 6 months
    • 12 months
  • Question of

    Paul’s letter to the Romans was physically written down by a scribe. What was his name?

    • Silas
    • Tertius
    • Tychicus
    • Epaphras
  • Question of

    In his defense before King Agrippa, which Agrippa heard Paul’s case?

    • Herod Agrippa I
    • Herod Agrippa II
    • Herod the Great
    • Herod Antipas
  • Question of

    What was Paul’s advice for younger widows in his first letter to Timothy?

    • To devote themselves to prayer
    • To remarry and have children
    • To serve the church
    • To remain single
  • Question of

    Which couple did Paul greet as “fellow workers in Christ Jesus” who “risked their necks” for his life?

    • Aquila and Priscilla
    • Ananias and Sapphira
    • Mary and Martha
    • Zacharias and Elizabeth
  • Question of

    According to Paul in 1 Corinthians, what is the greatest spiritual gift?

    • Prophecy
    • Faith that can move mountains
    • Love
    • Tongues
  • Question of

    Before which Roman governor did Paul make his defense, speaking of “righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come”?

    • Pontius Pilate
    • Festus
    • Felix
    • Gallio
  • Question of

    Paul’s teaching that “a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law” is a central theme of which letter?

    • Ephesians
    • Colossians
    • Romans
    • Philemon
  • Question of

    Who was the slave that Paul sent back to his master Philemon?

    • Epaphras
    • Demas
    • Tychicus
    • Onesimus
  • Question of

    In which city did Paul address the Areopagus, speaking about the “Unknown God”?

    • Corinth
    • Ephesus
    • Athens
    • Thessalonica
  • Question of

    What was Paul’s nationality, which he used to his advantage during his trials?

    • Greek
    • Jew
    • Roman citizen
    • Egyptian

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