New Testament trivia

All 100 questions with answers

1. LukeWhere did Mary lay the newborn Jesus?

   1. In a cradle
   2. In an inn bed
   3. On the ground
   4. In a manger

   Answer: D. In a manger · Luke 2:7 · More Luke questions

2. JohnIn John 3:16, God so loved the world that he gave whom?

   1. His holy angels
   2. His chosen prophet
   3. His only begotten Son
   4. His own life

   Answer: C. His only begotten Son · John 3:16 · More John questions

3. MarkWho betrayed Jesus with a kiss?

   1. Peter
   2. Caiaphas
   3. Judas Iscariot
   4. Barabbas

   Answer: C. Judas Iscariot · Mark 14:43 · More Mark questions

4. MatthewWhat guided the wise men until it stood over where the young child was?

   1. A star
   2. An angel
   3. A cloud
   4. A dove

   Answer: A. A star · Matthew 2:9 · More Matthew questions

5. ActsWhat did the voice from heaven say to Saul when he fell to the earth?

   1. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
   2. Saul, why doubtest thou?
   3. Saul, arise and be baptized
   4. Saul, fear not, for I am with thee

   Answer: A. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? · Acts 9:4 · More Acts questions

6. RomansPaul says all things work together for good to whom?

   1. Them that keep the law
   2. Them that love God
   3. The wise of the world
   4. The strong in flesh

   Answer: B. Them that love God · Romans 8:28 · More Romans questions

7. LukeWhich angel told Mary she would conceive and bring forth a son named Jesus?

   1. Michael
   2. Gabriel
   3. Raphael
   4. Uriel

   Answer: B. Gabriel · Luke 1:26 · More Luke questions

8. JohnWith what words did Jesus call Lazarus out of the tomb?

   1. Arise and walk
   2. Loose him, and let him go
   3. Lazarus, come forth
   4. Take ye away the stone

   Answer: C. Lazarus, come forth · John 11:43 · More John questions

9. MatthewAccording to the Beatitudes, the meek shall inherit what?

   1. The kingdom
   2. Great reward
   3. The earth
   4. Mercy

   Answer: C. The earth · Matthew 5:5 · More Matthew questions

10. RevelationBecause Laodicea was lukewarm, what did the Lord say He would do?

    1. Remove its candlestick
    2. Cast it into a bed
    3. Blot out its name
    4. Spue it out of His mouth

    Answer: D. Spue it out of His mouth · Revelation 3:16 · More Revelation questions

11. MarkOn what animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?

    1. A horse
    2. A donkey and her foal
    3. On foot
    4. A colt

    Answer: D. A colt · Mark 11:7 · More Mark questions

12. EphesiansFill in the blank: 'For by grace are ye saved through ___.'

    1. Works
    2. Law
    3. Fear
    4. Faith

    Answer: D. Faith · Ephesians 2:8 · More Ephesians questions

13. LukeWhat did the father order killed to celebrate the prodigal son's return?

    1. A lamb
    2. A goat
    3. The fatted calf
    4. An ox

    Answer: C. The fatted calf · Luke 15:23 · More Luke questions

14. 1 CorinthiansWithout charity, Paul says he is as sounding brass or a what?

    1. clanging gong
    2. ringing bell
    3. empty vessel
    4. tinkling cymbal

    Answer: D. tinkling cymbal · 1 Corinthians 13:1 · More 1 Corinthians questions

15. JohnWhat did John the Baptist call Jesus when he saw him coming?

    1. The Lion of Judah
    2. The Son of David
    3. The Bread of Life
    4. The Lamb of God

    Answer: D. The Lamb of God · John 1:29 · More John questions

16. ActsAnanias and Sapphira fell dead after lying about what?

    1. Their family lineage
    2. A healing miracle
    3. Stealing from the temple
    4. The price of land sold

    Answer: D. The price of land sold · Acts 5:3 · More Acts questions

17. MatthewOn the tribute money, Jesus said render unto Caesar Caesar's things and unto God what?

    1. Your tithes
    2. The things that are God's
    3. Your obedience
    4. The temple gold

    Answer: B. The things that are God's · Matthew 22:21 · More Matthew questions

18. 2 CorinthiansWhat was given to Paul to keep him from being exalted above measure?

    1. A thorn in the flesh
    2. A heavy burden
    3. A vision of judgment
    4. A spirit of fear

    Answer: A. A thorn in the flesh · 2 Corinthians 12:7 · More 2 Corinthians questions

19. LukeIn the rich man and Lazarus, where was Lazarus carried after he died?

    1. Into paradise
    2. Into the temple
    3. Into Abraham's bosom
    4. Into a far country

    Answer: C. Into Abraham's bosom · Luke 16:22 · More Luke questions

20. GalatiansBecause we are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son crying what?

    1. Hallelujah
    2. Abba, Father
    3. Maranatha
    4. Holy, holy

    Answer: B. Abba, Father · Galatians 4:6 · More Galatians questions

21. MatthewWhat did the soldiers plat and put upon Jesus' head?

    1. A scarlet robe
    2. A crown of thorns
    3. A reed
    4. A linen cloth

    Answer: B. A crown of thorns · Matthew 27:29 · More Matthew questions

22. HebrewsBy faith, who offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain?

    1. Enoch
    2. Noah
    3. Seth
    4. Abel

    Answer: D. Abel · Hebrews 11:4 · More Hebrews questions

23. JohnWhat did Jesus say just before he bowed his head and gave up the ghost?

    1. My God, my God
    2. Into thy hands
    3. It is well
    4. It is finished

    Answer: D. It is finished · John 19:30 · More John questions

24. JamesJames says be ye doers of the word, and not what?

    1. Teachers only
    2. Hearers only
    3. Sinners only
    4. Rulers only

    Answer: B. Hearers only · James 1:22 · More James questions

25. ActsHow did the disciples help Saul escape Damascus when the Jews watched the gates?

    1. Let him down by the wall in a basket
    2. Hid him in a tomb
    3. Disguised him as a soldier
    4. Smuggled him in a chariot

    Answer: A. Let him down by the wall in a basket · Acts 9:25 · More Acts questions

26. PhilippiansComplete: 'For to me to live is Christ, and to die is...'

    1. Gain
    2. Loss
    3. Rest
    4. Glory

    Answer: A. Gain · Philippians 1:21 · More Philippians questions

27. MarkHow many days was Jesus in the wilderness, tempted of Satan?

    1. Three days
    2. Seven days
    3. Forty days
    4. Forty years

    Answer: C. Forty days · Mark 1:13 · More Mark questions

28. 1 PeterPeter calls believers a chosen generation and a what?

    1. Mighty army
    2. Royal priesthood
    3. Faithful remnant
    4. Wandering flock

    Answer: B. Royal priesthood · 1 Peter 2:9 · More 1 Peter questions

29. MatthewIn the Lord's Prayer, what comes after "Our Father which art in heaven"?

    1. Thy kingdom come
    2. Give us this day
    3. Thy will be done
    4. Hallowed be thy name

    Answer: D. Hallowed be thy name · Matthew 6:9 · More Matthew questions

30. ColossiansPaul says let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with what?

    1. Salt
    2. Truth
    3. Wisdom
    4. Love

    Answer: A. Salt · Colossians 4:6 · More Colossians questions

31. LukeAt what place was Jesus crucified?

    1. Calvary
    2. Bethany
    3. The Mount of Olives
    4. Gethsemane

    Answer: A. Calvary · Luke 23:33 · More Luke questions

32. ActsFrom what mount did the apostles return to Jerusalem after the ascension?

    1. Mount Sinai
    2. Mount Zion
    3. Mount Olivet
    4. Mount Carmel

    Answer: C. Mount Olivet · Acts 1:12 · More Acts questions

33. 2 TimothyGod has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and what else?

    1. A sound mind
    2. A pure heart
    3. Boldness
    4. Joy

    Answer: A. A sound mind · 2 Timothy 1:7 · More 2 Timothy questions

34. JohnWhat did Thomas say when he finally saw the risen Jesus?

    1. It is the Lord
    2. Rabboni, Master
    3. Blessed art thou
    4. My Lord and my God

    Answer: D. My Lord and my God · John 20:28 · More John questions

35. RevelationHow many elders sat round about the throne in heaven?

    1. Twelve
    2. Four and twenty
    3. Seven
    4. Ten thousand

    Answer: B. Four and twenty · Revelation 4:4 · More Revelation questions

36. MatthewWhat did Pilate do before the multitude, saying he was innocent of Jesus' blood?

    1. Tore his robe
    2. Bowed his head
    3. Lit a fire
    4. Washed his hands

    Answer: D. Washed his hands · Matthew 27:24 · More Matthew questions

37. 1 ThessaloniansWhen the Lord descends, who shall rise first?

    1. The living saints
    2. The apostles
    3. The dead in Christ
    4. The prophets

    Answer: C. The dead in Christ · 1 Thessalonians 4:16 · More 1 Thessalonians questions

38. LukeTo whom did the angel first announce the good tidings of Jesus' birth?

    1. Wise men
    2. Priests
    3. Kings
    4. Shepherds

    Answer: D. Shepherds · Luke 2:10 · More Luke questions

39. RomansBy one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; who was that one man?

    1. Moses
    2. Adam
    3. Abraham
    4. Cain

    Answer: B. Adam · Romans 5:14 · More Romans questions

40. MatthewWhat was Matthew's occupation when Jesus said 'Follow me'?

    1. A fisherman
    2. A scribe
    3. Sitting at the receipt of custom
    4. A centurion

    Answer: C. Sitting at the receipt of custom · Matthew 9:9 · More Matthew questions

41. ActsWhom did the angel send Philip to meet on the road toward Gaza?

    1. A Roman centurion
    2. A Pharisee
    3. An Ethiopian eunuch
    4. A Samaritan woman

    Answer: C. An Ethiopian eunuch · Acts 8:27 · More Acts questions

42. JamesResist the devil, James says, and he will do what?

    1. Tempt you more
    2. Stand his ground
    3. Flee from you
    4. Mock you

    Answer: C. Flee from you · James 4:7 · More James questions

43. JohnWhat question did Pilate ask Jesus before going out to say 'I find in him no fault'?

    1. Art thou a king?
    2. Whence art thou?
    3. Knowest thou not my power?
    4. What is truth?

    Answer: D. What is truth? · John 18:38 · More John questions

44. EphesiansWith what shield are believers able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked?

    1. The shield of faith
    2. The shield of hope
    3. The shield of peace
    4. The shield of grace

    Answer: A. The shield of faith · Ephesians 6:16 · More Ephesians questions

45. MarkWhat voice came from heaven at Jesus' baptism?

    1. Thou art the Holy One of God
    2. Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased
    3. Behold the Lamb of God
    4. Repent, the kingdom is at hand

    Answer: B. Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased · Mark 1:11 · More Mark questions

46. 2 CorinthiansWhat did the Lord answer Paul about his grace?

    1. My grace is sufficient for thee
    2. My grace shall increase for thee
    3. My grace endureth for ever
    4. My grace is given freely

    Answer: A. My grace is sufficient for thee · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · More 2 Corinthians questions

47. LukeWhat did Jesus say from the cross about those who crucified Him?

    1. Father, forgive them
    2. It is finished
    3. Father, why?
    4. Peace be unto you

    Answer: A. Father, forgive them · Luke 23:34 · More Luke questions

48. HebrewsWhat is sharper than any twoedged sword?

    1. The rod of Aaron
    2. The sword of the spirit
    3. The law of Moses
    4. The word of God

    Answer: D. The word of God · Hebrews 4:12 · More Hebrews questions

49. MatthewJesus said "Ye are the salt of the earth" and also the what of the world?

    1. Hope
    2. Bread
    3. Light
    4. Leaven

    Answer: C. Light · Matthew 5:14 · More Matthew questions

50. 1 TimothyTimothy was told to let no man despise what?

    1. His poverty
    2. His weakness
    3. His youth
    4. His speech

    Answer: C. His youth · 1 Timothy 4:12 · More 1 Timothy questions

51. ActsWhat did the voice say to Peter as the great sheet descended with all manner of beasts?

    1. Rise, Peter; kill, and eat
    2. Touch not the unclean thing
    3. Peter, feed my sheep
    4. Arise and go to Caesarea

    Answer: A. Rise, Peter; kill, and eat · Acts 10:13 · More Acts questions

52. JohnTo Martha Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection, and the ___.'

    1. life
    2. truth
    3. way
    4. light

    Answer: A. life · John 11:25 · More John questions

53. GalatiansIn Christ Jesus there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither bond nor free, and neither what?

    1. Rich nor poor
    2. Young nor old
    3. Wise nor foolish
    4. Male nor female

    Answer: D. Male nor female · Galatians 3:28 · More Galatians questions

54. RevelationWhat did the Lord have against the church of Ephesus?

    1. They had left their first love
    2. They were lukewarm
    3. They followed Jezebel
    4. They were poor

    Answer: A. They had left their first love · Revelation 2:4 · More Revelation questions

55. MatthewThe kingdom of heaven is likened to a grain of what, the least of all seeds?

    1. Wheat
    2. Barley
    3. Mustard
    4. Corn

    Answer: C. Mustard · Matthew 13:31 · More Matthew questions

56. PhilippiansAt the name of Jesus, what should every knee do?

    1. Tremble
    2. Rest
    3. Rejoice
    4. Bow

    Answer: D. Bow · Philippians 2:10 · More Philippians questions

57. LukeWhat did Jesus say He must be about when His parents found Him?

    1. His mother's care
    2. My Father's business
    3. The Passover feast
    4. The synagogue

    Answer: B. My Father's business · Luke 2:49 · More Luke questions

58. 1 CorinthiansPaul says your body is the temple of whom?

    1. The Father
    2. The Holy Ghost
    3. The Son
    4. The Lord Jesus

    Answer: B. The Holy Ghost · 1 Corinthians 6:19 · More 1 Corinthians questions

59. JohnWhat 'new commandment' did Jesus give His disciples?

    1. That ye love one another
    2. That ye keep my words
    3. That ye believe on me
    4. That ye abide in me

    Answer: A. That ye love one another · John 13:34 · More John questions

60. ActsAbout how many souls were added the day of Peter's Pentecost sermon?

    1. About 120
    2. About 3,000
    3. About 500
    4. About 5,000

    Answer: B. About 3,000 · Acts 2:41 · More Acts questions

61. RomansPaul quotes Scripture saying there is none righteous, how many?

    1. A faithful few
    2. Only the prophets
    3. Save the Jews
    4. No, not one

    Answer: D. No, not one · Romans 3:10 · More Romans questions

62. MarkHow many times did Jesus say Peter would deny Him before the cock crowed twice?

    1. Thrice
    2. Once
    3. Twice
    4. Seven times

    Answer: A. Thrice · Mark 14:30 · More Mark questions

63. 1 John'Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed' — that we be called what?

    1. Heirs of glory
    2. Friends of God
    3. A chosen race
    4. The sons of God

    Answer: D. The sons of God · 1 John 3:1 · More 1 John questions

64. MatthewHow many loaves and fishes fed the five thousand?

    1. Two loaves, five fishes
    2. Five loaves, two fishes
    3. Seven loaves, two fishes
    4. Three loaves, three fishes

    Answer: B. Five loaves, two fishes · Matthew 14:17 · More Matthew questions

65. TitusEternal life was promised by God, who is described as one that cannot do what?

    1. Cannot change
    2. Cannot lie
    3. Cannot sleep
    4. Cannot fail

    Answer: B. Cannot lie · Titus 1:2 · More Titus questions

66. JohnAt which place did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman drawing water?

    1. The pool of Siloam
    2. The sea of Galilee
    3. Jacob's well
    4. Bethabara

    Answer: C. Jacob's well · John 4:6 · More John questions

67. 2 PeterAlong with the dog, what other animal returns to wallowing in the mire?

    1. The sow
    2. The goat
    3. The ox
    4. The dove

    Answer: A. The sow · 2 Peter 2:22 · More 2 Peter questions

68. LukeWhat did the heavenly host say after 'Glory to God in the highest'?

    1. Hallelujah to the Lamb
    2. Salvation is come
    3. Blessed is the King
    4. On earth peace, good will toward men

    Answer: D. On earth peace, good will toward men · Luke 2:14 · More Luke questions

69. ActsHow was Stephen put to death?

    1. By the sword
    2. By crucifixion
    3. By stoning
    4. By fire

    Answer: C. By stoning · Acts 7:59 · More Acts questions

70. HebrewsJesus is a priest for ever after the order of whom?

    1. Aaron
    2. Levi
    3. Melchisedec
    4. Abraham

    Answer: C. Melchisedec · Hebrews 5:6 · More Hebrews questions

71. MatthewWhich prisoner did the people ask Pilate to release instead of Jesus?

    1. Barabbas
    2. Simon
    3. Judas
    4. Joseph

    Answer: A. Barabbas · Matthew 27:21 · More Matthew questions

72. 1 PeterAbove all things, what shall cover the multitude of sins?

    1. Earnest prayer
    2. Holy fear
    3. Good works
    4. Fervent charity

    Answer: D. Fervent charity · 1 Peter 4:8 · More 1 Peter questions

73. JohnAccording to John 1:1, who was 'in the beginning' and 'was God'?

    1. The Light
    2. The Word
    3. The Spirit
    4. The Prophet

    Answer: B. The Word · John 1:1 · More John questions

74. JohnAnswering Thomas, Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by ___.'

    1. faith
    2. the Spirit
    3. grace
    4. me

    Answer: D. me · John 14:6 · More John questions

75. EphesiansThe sword of the Spirit is identified as what?

    1. The truth of men
    2. The law of Moses
    3. The word of God
    4. The breath of life

    Answer: C. The word of God · Ephesians 6:17 · More Ephesians questions

76. LukeIn Luke, what were Jesus' final words before he gave up the ghost?

    1. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit
    2. It is finished
    3. Father, forgive them
    4. My God, why hast thou forsaken me

    Answer: A. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit · Luke 23:46 · More Luke questions

77. PhilemonPaul says to receive Onesimus 'not now as a servant, but' as what?

    1. A son
    2. A stranger
    3. A fellowsoldier
    4. A brother beloved

    Answer: D. A brother beloved · Philemon 1:16 · More Philemon questions

78. ColossiansIn what city were the saints and faithful brethren to whom Paul wrote?

    1. Ephesus
    2. Colosse
    3. Laodicea
    4. Philippi

    Answer: B. Colosse · Colossians 1:2 · More Colossians questions

79. MatthewWarned in a dream, where did Joseph flee with the child and his mother?

    1. Egypt
    2. Galilee
    3. Nazareth
    4. Bethlehem

    Answer: A. Egypt · Matthew 2:14 · More Matthew questions

80. RomansPaul is persuaded that nothing shall be able to separate us from what?

    1. The wrath of God
    2. The love of God
    3. The judgment of God
    4. The law of God

    Answer: B. The love of God · Romans 8:39 · More Romans questions

81. JamesWhose patience does James say ye have heard of?

    1. Job
    2. Daniel
    3. Joseph
    4. Moses

    Answer: A. Job · James 5:11 · More James questions

82. 1 TimothyAt which city did Paul ask Timothy to remain?

    1. Corinth
    2. Antioch
    3. Ephesus
    4. Rome

    Answer: C. Ephesus · 1 Timothy 1:3 · More 1 Timothy questions

83. 3 JohnWhat does the elder wish 'above all things' for Gaius?

    1. That he would teach others
    2. That he may prosper and be in health
    3. That he would visit soon
    4. That he would write back

    Answer: B. That he may prosper and be in health · 3 John 1:2 · More 3 John questions

84. ActsHow many days did Jesus show himself alive to the apostles after his passion?

    1. Forty days
    2. Three days
    3. Seven days
    4. Fifty days

    Answer: A. Forty days · Acts 1:3 · More Acts questions

85. MarkWhat surname did Jesus give to James and John, the sons of Zebedee?

    1. Cephas
    2. The Canaanites
    3. Sons of David
    4. Boanerges, sons of thunder

    Answer: D. Boanerges, sons of thunder · Mark 3:17 · More Mark questions

86. LukeOn the road to Emmaus, what was the name of one of the two travelers?

    1. Lazarus
    2. Bartholomew
    3. Theophilus
    4. Cleopas

    Answer: D. Cleopas · Luke 24:18 · More Luke questions

87. JohnWhose right ear did Simon Peter cut off in the garden?

    1. Malchus'
    2. Caiaphas'
    3. Annas'
    4. Barabbas'

    Answer: A. Malchus' · John 18:10 · More John questions

88. MatthewWhich apostle's surname was Thaddaeus?

    1. Bartholomew
    2. Simon the Canaanite
    3. Lebbaeus
    4. James the son of Alphaeus

    Answer: C. Lebbaeus · Matthew 10:3 · More Matthew questions

89. ActsAt Paphos, what was the name of the sorcerer who withstood Barnabas and Saul?

    1. Simon
    2. Sceva
    3. Elymas
    4. Demetrius

    Answer: C. Elymas · Acts 13:8 · More Acts questions

90. ActsWhich Pharisee counseled the council to leave the apostles alone?

    1. Caiaphas
    2. Annas
    3. Gamaliel
    4. Nicodemus

    Answer: C. Gamaliel · Acts 5:34 · More Acts questions

91. 1 CorinthiansWhose household told Paul there were contentions among the Corinthians?

    1. The house of Stephanas
    2. The house of Crispus
    3. The house of Gaius
    4. The house of Chloe

    Answer: D. The house of Chloe · 1 Corinthians 1:11 · More 1 Corinthians questions

92. GalatiansAfter three years Paul went up to Jerusalem to see whom?

    1. John
    2. Peter
    3. James
    4. Barnabas

    Answer: B. Peter · Galatians 1:18 · More Galatians questions

93. PhilippiansWhom does Paul call his brother, companion in labour, and fellowsoldier?

    1. Epaphroditus
    2. Clement
    3. Syntyche
    4. Timotheus

    Answer: A. Epaphroditus · Philippians 2:25 · More Philippians questions

94. 1 ThessaloniansWhere did Paul say it seemed good to be left alone?

    1. Corinth
    2. Athens
    3. Rome
    4. Ephesus

    Answer: B. Athens · 1 Thessalonians 3:1 · More 1 Thessalonians questions

95. 2 ThessaloniansAlong with Paul and Timotheus, who else is named writing to the Thessalonians?

    1. Titus
    2. Silvanus
    3. Apollos
    4. Barnabas

    Answer: B. Silvanus · 2 Thessalonians 1:1 · More 2 Thessalonians questions

96. 2 TimothyIn whom did the unfeigned faith first dwell, according to Paul (Timothy's grandmother)?

    1. Eunice
    2. Claudia
    3. Lois
    4. Priscilla

    Answer: C. Lois · 2 Timothy 1:5 · More 2 Timothy questions

97. JamesElias prayed and it rained not for what span of time?

    1. Forty days
    2. Three years and six months
    3. Seven years
    4. One full year

    Answer: B. Three years and six months · James 5:17 · More James questions

98. JudeEnoch is described as the seventh from whom?

    1. Noah
    2. Adam
    3. Seth
    4. Abraham

    Answer: B. Adam · Jude 1:14 · More Jude questions

99. RevelationWhat is the name of the great star that fell at the third trumpet?

    1. Wormwood
    2. Abaddon
    3. Apollyon
    4. Lucifer

    Answer: A. Wormwood · Revelation 8:11 · More Revelation questions

100. MarkLevi, the tax collector whom Jesus called, was the son of whom?

     1. Alphaeus
     2. Zebedee
     3. Timaeus
     4. Jonas

     Answer: A. Alphaeus · Mark 2:14 · More Mark questions