Which verse instructs you to examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves? Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

• A. Exodus 22:2
• B. 2 Corinthians 13:5
• C. Leviticus 19:2
• D. Proverbs 31:30

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is testing whether your faith is truly alive. In this verse, Paul invites believers to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith and to prove their own selves. He emphasizes that true faith isn’t just a spoken claim but a real reality demonstrated by Christ living in you. The line about knowing whether Jesus Christ is in you—unless you are reprobate—highlights the test: genuine faith results in a firsthand, inward assurance of Christ’s presence and a life shaped by Him. This fits the broader theme in Paul’s letter about sincerity and avoiding self-deception within the church, urging believers to verify the inward condition of their hearts rather than relying solely on outward appearances.

The other verses point to different topics. Exodus discusses penalties for certain thefts, Leviticus calls for holiness as God is holy, and Proverbs 31:30 contrasts charm and beauty with reverence for the Lord. None of those passages are about self-examination of faith or confirming that Christ dwells within.