Intermediate Bible Quiz: The Companions of Paul (10 Questions and Answers)

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Ten questions on the companions of the apostle Paul: Barnabas, Mark, Silas, Timothy, Luke, Aquila and others.

1. Who brings Saul to the apostles in Jerusalem when the disciples are afraid of him?
   Answer: Barnabas
   Barnabas takes Saul, brings him to the apostles and tells how he met the Lord (Acts 9:26-27).
2. Who is alone with Paul when he writes his second letter to Timothy?
   Answer: Luke
   Paul writes, "Luke alone is with me," and asks Timothy to bring Mark (2 Timothy 4:11).
3. In which city does John, also called Mark, leave Paul and Barnabas and return to Jerusalem?
   Answer: Perga in Pamphylia
   At Perga in Pamphylia, John left them and returned to Jerusalem (Acts 13:13).
4. Where does Barnabas sail with Mark after his disagreement with Paul?
   Answer: To the island of Cyprus
   The disagreement was so sharp that they parted, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus (Acts 15:39).
5. Whom does Paul choose as his companion after parting from Barnabas?
   Answer: Silas
   Paul chose Silas and departed, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord (Acts 15:40).
6. What was the family background of Timothy, the disciple from Lystra?
   Answer: A believing Jewish mother and a Greek father
   Timothy was the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father (Acts 16:1).
7. What trade does Paul practice with Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth?
   Answer: Tentmaking
   Paul stayed with them and worked, for they were of the same trade: tentmakers (Acts 18:2-3).
8. What city is Aristarchus from, who goes with Paul as far as Asia?
   Answer: Thessalonica
   Aristarchus and Secundus are from Thessalonica, while Sopater is from Berea (Acts 20:4).
9. Why did Demas desert Paul?
   Answer: Because he loved this present world
   Paul writes, "Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica" (2 Timothy 4:10).
10. With which companion does Paul send Onesimus to the Colossians?
    Answer: Tychicus
    Paul sends Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister, with Onesimus to inform the Colossians (Colossians 4:7-9).