Jesus Trivia Questions: 50 Bible Questions & Answers
Play a 20-question round drawn from 50 Jesus trivia questions about his miracles, disciples, parables, crucifixion, and resurrection, with instant answers and Gospel references.
From Bethlehem to Jerusalem
Jesus trivia grounded in the four Gospel accounts.
50 Bible questions
20 in Mixed mode
Four Gospels
Answers + references
Sample questions with answers
Try three Jesus trivia questions before you play
Open each question to see the answer and Gospel reference, then browse the full 20-question sample or start a randomized round.
1Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
John the Baptist Matthew 3:13–16
2At the wedding in Cana, what did Jesus turn the water into?
Wine John 2:9
3Who climbed a sycamore tree because he wanted to see Jesus?
In Mixed mode, this Jesus trivia quiz draws 20 questions from a 50-question bank based on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Test the people, places, teachings, miracles, and encounters that shape the Gospel accounts. Every answer includes a chapter and verse so you can check the passage.
Looking for a seasonal Scripture set? Try these biblical Easter trivia questions about Jesus’ burial, empty tomb, and resurrection appearances.
Start the game, choose WEB or KJV, and select Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed. Each question has four different choices and one correct answer. Mixed contains 20 questions; a single-difficulty round contains up to 20, depending on the available pool. No question repeats within a round.
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Set the difficulty
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Answer the round’s questions
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Check the Gospel
Use the revealed reference to read the supporting passage in context.
What the Jesus trivia questions cover
Questions draw on all four Gospels, from Jesus’ baptism and temptation to his teaching, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. For questions about his birth, try the Christmas Bible trivia collection.
Baptism & First Disciples
John baptizing Jesus, the wilderness temptation, and Jesus calling Peter and Andrew.
Matthew
Teachings & Commands
Memorable words about faith, love, discipleship, salvation, and the kingdom.
Four Gospels
Miracles & Healings
The centurion, restored sight, Lazarus, and other signs witnessed by the crowds.
Four Gospels
Disciples & Encounters
Peter, John, Zacchaeus, religious leaders, and people who met Jesus.
Four Gospels
Places & Resurrection
Cana, Jericho, Jerusalem, and the disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus.
Four Gospels
Jesus trivia for beginners and close Gospel readers
Mixed mode aims for 6 Easy, 10 Medium, and 4 Hard questions. Later rounds prioritize questions you have not played, so the balance can change.
6 easy10 medium4 hard
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Four clear choicesAnswer choices are reviewed for clear differences and relevant distractors.
One biblical answerEach question is checked for one best-supported answer.
No round repeatsEach selected question appears once.
Exact referencesEvery answer points to a Gospel passage.
20 Jesus trivia questions and answers
Try this 20-question preview from the current 50-question bank. It contains 6 easy, 10 medium, and 4 hard questions. Open each question to see the answer, an explanation, and its Gospel reference.
Easy level
Easy Jesus trivia questions
Familiar people and events from Jesus’ life and ministry.
Stories of JesusEasy
1. Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
John the Baptist
Andrew
Peter
James
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Answer A: John the Baptist
Why: John initially objected, but Jesus answered him and John consented. The passage then describes Jesus coming up from the water after his baptism. See Matthew 3:13–16.
Reference: Matthew 3:13–16
Stories of JesusEasy
2. At the wedding in Cana, what did Jesus turn the water into?
Honey
Wine
Oil
Milk
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Answer B: Wine
Why: The steward tastes the water that has become wine. The servants know where it came from, but the steward does not.
Reference: John 2:9
Stories of JesusEasy
3. Who climbed a sycamore tree because he wanted to see Jesus?
Lazarus
Nicodemus
Zacchaeus
Matthew
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Answer C: Zacchaeus
Why: Unable to see over the crowd, Zacchaeus runs ahead and climbs a sycamore tree along Jesus’ route.
Reference: Luke 19:4
Stories of JesusEasy
4. Whom did Jesus call out of the tomb after he had been dead four days?
Jairus
Stephen
Bartimaeus
Lazarus
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Answer D: Lazarus
Why: Martha said Lazarus had been dead four days. Jesus prayed to the Father, called Lazarus out, and told the people to release him from his burial wrappings. See John 11:39–44.
Reference: John 11:39–44
Stories of JesusEasy
5. What did Jesus calm after his disciples woke him during a storm?
The wind and the sea
A crowd
An earthquake
A fire
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Answer A: The wind and the sea
Why: Jesus rebukes the wind and tells the sea to be still. Mark describes the wind stopping and a great calm.
Reference: Mark 4:39
Stories of JesusEasy
6. Which disciple agreed to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?
Matthew
Judas Iscariot
Simon Peter
Thomas
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Answer B: Judas Iscariot
Why: Judas asks the chief priests what they will give him to hand Jesus over. They weigh out thirty pieces of silver.
Reference: Matthew 26:14–15
Medium level
Medium Jesus trivia questions
Teachings, calls, healings, and memorable Gospel encounters.
Stories of JesusMedium
7. Who denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Andrew
Peter
Philip
Thomas
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Answer B: Peter
Why: When the rooster crows, Peter remembers Jesus’ warning that he would deny him three times.
Reference: Luke 22:61
Stories of JesusMedium
8. Who anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume and wiped them with her hair?
Mary of Bethany
Martha
Joanna
Salome
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Answer A: Mary of Bethany
Why: John places this meal in Bethany, with Martha serving and Lazarus at the table. Mary anoints Jesus’ feet and wipes them with her hair.
Reference: John 12:1–3
Stories of JesusMedium
9. Which parable features a Samaritan caring for a wounded traveler?
The Ten Virgins
The Good Samaritan
The Lost Sheep
The Sower
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Answer B: The Good Samaritan
Why: The Samaritan treated the traveler’s wounds, brought him to an inn, and paid for his care. See Luke 10:33–35.
Reference: Luke 10:33–35
Stories of JesusMedium
10. Whom did Jesus call while he was sitting at a tax collection office?
Thomas
Peter
Matthew
Bartholomew
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Answer C: Matthew
Why: Matthew is sitting at the tax collection office when Jesus calls him. He gets up and follows Jesus.
Reference: Matthew 9:9
Stories of JesusMedium
11. How many loaves and fish were used when Jesus fed about five thousand men?
Twelve loaves and one fish
Seven loaves and three fish
Two loaves and five fish
Five loaves and two fish
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Answer D: Five loaves and two fish
Why: The disciples report having five loaves and two fish. The following verses describe Jesus feeding the crowd with them.
Reference: Matthew 14:17
Stories of JesusMedium
12. Who was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross on the way to the crucifixion?
Simon of Cyrene
Simon Peter
Barabbas
Joseph of Arimathea
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Answer A: Simon of Cyrene
Why: Mark identifies the man compelled to carry the cross as Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus.
Reference: Mark 15:21
Stories of JesusMedium
13. Which synagogue ruler asked Jesus to heal his dying daughter?
Zacchaeus
Jairus
Nicodemus
Bartimaeus
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Answer B: Jairus
Why: Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come because his daughter was at the point of death. See Mark 5:22–23.
Reference: Mark 5:22–23
Stories of JesusMedium
14. What was the name of the blind beggar whom Jesus healed near Jericho?
Lazarus
Malchus
Bartimaeus
Jairus
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Answer C: Bartimaeus
Why: Mark names the roadside beggar Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus. The following verses recount his request for sight and healing.
Reference: Mark 10:46
Stories of JesusMedium
15. Which disciple addressed the risen Jesus as “My Lord and my God”?
Andrew
Peter
John
Thomas
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Answer D: Thomas
Why: Thomas addresses the risen Jesus as his Lord and God. John does not say that Thomas actually touches the wounds.
Reference: John 20:28
Stories of JesusMedium
16. At Jacob’s well, Jesus asked a woman from which region to give him a drink?
Samaria
Phoenicia
Rome
Greece
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Answer A: Samaria
Why: John identifies her as a woman from Samaria who has come to draw water. Jesus asks her for a drink.
Reference: John 4:7
Hard level
Hard Jesus trivia questions
Precise places, words, and details for close Gospel readers.
Stories of JesusHard
17. What was the name of the high priest’s servant whose ear was cut off during Jesus’ arrest?
Jairus
Cleopas
Malchus
Bartimaeus
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Answer C: Malchus
Why: John names the servant Malchus and identifies Simon Peter as the disciple who cuts off his right ear.
Reference: John 18:10
Stories of JesusHard
18. To which village were two disciples walking when the risen Jesus joined them?
Bethany
Capernaum
Nazareth
Emmaus
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Answer D: Emmaus
Why: The two were walking to Emmaus when Jesus joined them, but they did not recognize him at first. See Luke 24:13–16.
Reference: Luke 24:13–16
Stories of JesusHard
19. To which pool did Jesus send the man born blind to wash?
En Rogel
Bethesda
Siloam
Gihon
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Answer C: Siloam
Why: Jesus sends the man to wash in Siloam. John explains the name as “Sent” and says the man returns able to see.
Reference: John 9:7
Stories of JesusHard
20. What tree did Jesus curse after finding no fruit on it?
An olive tree
A palm tree
A sycamore tree
A fig tree
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Answer D: A fig tree
Why: The tree has leaves but no fruit, and Mark notes that it is not the season for figs. Jesus says that no one will eat fruit from it again.
Reference: Mark 11:13–14
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Contemporary wording makes Gospel details approachable for individual and group play.
KJV
Classic Bible wording
Traditional phrasing suits readers familiar with the King James Version.
Switching versions changes the wording, not the fact being tested, the correct option, or the supporting reference.
Use the Jesus trivia game at church, home, or Bible study
A 20-question Mixed round works for Sunday school, youth group, family devotions, small groups, or personal review. Play individually or in teams, then use the revealed reference to discuss the passage.
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Follow the Gospel story behind the trivia
Revisit key moments from Jesus’ birth through the resurrection, then test your recall again.
There are 50 questions in the game, including 10 sayings to complete. You can read 20 sample questions with answers on this page. Mixed mode draws 20 questions per round without repeats; a single-difficulty round may be shorter.
Which books of the Bible does the Jesus quiz cover?
The questions draw from all four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
What topics are included in the Jesus Bible trivia?
Questions cover Jesus’ baptism and temptation, teachings and parables, miracles, people he met, crucifixion, and resurrection. Nativity questions are in the separate Christmas collection.
Are answers and Scripture references provided?
Yes. After each answer, the quiz reveals the correct choice and its supporting Gospel reference.
Can I choose easy, medium, or hard Jesus trivia?
Yes. Choose one difficulty or Mixed. The full bank follows a 30% easy, 50% medium, and 20% hard balance.
Can I play in WEB or KJV?
Yes. Switching versions changes the wording, not which option is correct or which Gospel passage supports it.
Can I use the Jesus trivia questions for church or Sunday school?
Yes. A 20-question Mixed round works well for Bible studies, Sunday school classes, youth groups, families, and church events.
Is the Jesus trivia quiz free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, and no account or sign-up is required.
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How our quiz questions are reviewed
Questions reviewed against their biblical sources
Prepared byBibleGamesHub editorial teamLast reviewedAugust 23, 2026VersionsWEB and KJV
Passage-based answers are checked against the cited Bible text. WEB and KJV wording is reviewed separately, and book-order questions identify the 66-book Protestant canon used by the quiz. We flag questions for revision or removal when the cited source supports more than one reasonable answer.