The 12 Disciples of Jesus Quiz

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1. Who were the first two disciples called by Jesus?A) Peter and James · B) Andrew and John · C) Matthew and Thomas · D) Philip and Bartholomew

   Andrew and John (John 1:35-37)

2. Which disciple is known as "the doubter" because he doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw him?A) Peter · B) James · C) Thomas · D) Andrew

   Thomas (John 20:24-25)

3. Which disciple is often referred to as "the beloved disciple" in the Gospel of John?A) James · B) John · C) Philip · D) Thaddeus

   John (John 13:23)

4. Who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?A) Peter · B) Judas Iscariot · C) Andrew · D) James

   Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:14-15)

5. Which disciple famously denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?A) Matthew · B) James · C) Peter · D) Simon the Zealot

   Peter (Matthew 26:75)

6. Which disciple was a tax collector before becoming a follower of Jesus?A) Matthew · B) Simon the Zealot · C) James · D) Thaddeus

   Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

7. Which two brothers were known as the "Sons of Thunder"?A) James and John · B) Peter and Andrew · C) Philip and Bartholomew · D) Thomas and James

   James and John (Mark 3:17)

8. Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples?A) Matthias · B) Barnabas · C) Silas · D) Stephen

   Matthias (Acts 1:23-24)

9. Which disciple walked on water for a brief moment with Jesus?A) Peter · B) Andrew · C) James · D) John

   Peter (Matthew 14:28-29)

10. Which disciple is traditionally believed to have been the first martyr among the apostles?A) James (son of Zebedee) · B) Peter · C) John · D) Andrew

    James (son of Zebedee) (Acts 12:1-2)

11. Which disciple was present with Jesus during the Transfiguration along with James and Peter?A) John · B) Andrew · C) Thomas · D) Philip

    John (Matthew 17:1)

12. Which two disciples were sons of a man named Zebedee?A) James and John · B) Peter and Andrew · C) Philip and Bartholomew · D) Thomas and Matthew

    James and John (Matthew 4:21)

13. Which disciple is known for being a skilled fisherman and is often mentioned as one of the leading apostles?A) Peter · B) Matthew · C) Thomas · D) Judas Iscariot

    Peter (Luke 5:10-11)

14. Which disciple asked Jesus about the end times and the signs of His coming?A) John · B) Thomas · C) Judas Iscariot · D) Matthew

    John (Matthew 24:3)

15. Which disciple was a physician and wrote the Gospel bearing his name?A) Luke · B) Mark · C) Matthew · D) Barnabas

    Luke (Colossians 4:14)

16. Which disciple, also known as Levi, was a tax collector before following Jesus?A) Matthew · B) Zacchaeus · C) Thomas · D) Bartholomew

    Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

17. Which disciple declared, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God," in response to Jesus' question?A) Peter · B) John · C) Andrew · D) Thomas

    Peter (Matthew 16:16)