Chapter 17
How does Jesus define eternal life? (17:3)
A. Living forever on earth
B. Obeying the Law of Moses
C. Knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ
D. Entering heaven after death
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 17:3 — “Now this is eternal life: that they know you…”
Who betrays Jesus in John 18? (18:2)
A. Peter
B. Judas Iscariot
C. Thomas
D. Caiaphas
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 18:2 — “Now Judas, who betrayed him…”
What do the soldiers place on Jesus’ head? (19:2)
A. A helmet
B. A crown of thorns
C. A cloth
D. A wreath
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 19:2 — “They twisted together a crown of thorns…”
Who goes to the tomb early on the first day of the week? (20:1)
A. Martha
B. Mary Magdalene
C. Salome
D. Joanna
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 20:1 — “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb…”
Where does Jesus appear to His disciples? (21:1)
A. In Jerusalem
B. On a mountain
C. By the Sea of Galilee
D. In a synagogue
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 21:1 — “Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee.”
For who does Jesus pray besides His disciples? (17:20)
A. Only future church leaders
B. Only Israel
C. All who will believe through their message
D. Angels
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 17:20 — “I pray also for those who will believe in me…”
Who cuts off the ear of the high priest’s servant? (18:10)
A. John
B. James
C. Peter
D. Andrew
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 18:10 — “Then Simon Peter… struck the high priest’s servant…”
What title is written on the notice placed on the cross? (19:19)
A. Son of God
B. King of Israel
C. Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews
D. Messiah
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 19:19 — “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”
Which two disciples run to the tomb? (20:3-4)
A. Peter and James
B. Peter and John
C. James and Andrew
D. John and Thomas
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 20:3–4 — Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb.
How successful were they during the night of fishing? (21:3)
A. They caught many fish
B. They caught a few fish
C. They caught nothing
D. They broke their nets
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 21:3 — “…but that night they caught nothing.”
What does Jesus say He has given His followers? (17:22)
A. Authority over nations
B. The glory the Father gave Him
C. Material blessings
D. Angels for protection
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 17:22 — “I have given them the glory that you gave me…”
What does Jesus tell Peter to do with his sword? (18:11)
A. Use it wisely
B. Give it to another disciple
C. Put it away
D. Break it
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 18:11 — “Put your sword away!”
What does Jesus say to fulfill Scripture shortly before His death?(19:28)
A. “It is finished”
B. “My God, my God…”
C. “I am thirsty”
D. “Forgive them”
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 19:28 — “Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’”
What is found folded separately in the tomb? (20:7)
A. Jesus’ robe
B. The linen cloths
C. The head cloth
D. The burial spices
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 20:7 — “The cloth… had been folded up by itself.”
Who recognizes that the man on the shore is Jesus? (21:7)
A. Peter
B. Thomas
C. Nathanael
D. The disciple whom Jesus loved
Answer: D
Scripture (NIV): John 21:7 — “Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’”
Where does Jesus want His followers to be eventually? (17:24)
A. In Jerusalem
B. In the temple
C. With Him where He is
D. In the wilderness
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 17:24 — “I want those you have given me to be with me where I am.”
How many times does Peter deny knowing Jesus in this chapter? (18:17)
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 18:17, 25–27 — Peter denies Jesus three times.
What is offered to Jesus when He says He is thirsty? (19:29)
A. Wine
B. Vinegar
C. Water
D. Milk
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 19:29 — “A sponge soaked in wine vinegar…”
How many angels does Mary see inside the tomb? (20:12)
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 20:12 — “She saw two angels in white…”
How many large fish are caught in the net? (21:11)
A. 70
B. 120
C. 153
D. 200
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 21:11 — “…full of large fish, 153…”
By what does Jesus say His followers are sanctified? (17:17)
A. Good works
B. The Law
C. The Spirit
D. The truth (God’s word)
Answer: D
Scripture (NIV): John 17:17 — “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”
What famous question does Pilate ask Jesus? (18:38)
A. “Are you the Son of God?”
B. “What is truth?”
C. “Are you innocent?”
D. “Why are you here?”
Answer: B
Scripture (NIV): John 18:38 — “What is truth?”
What does Jesus say just before He dies? (19:30)
A. “Father, forgive them”
B. “Into your hands I commit my spirit”
C. “It is finished”
D. “Do not weep”
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 19:30 — “It is finished.”
What does Jesus say when He appears to the disciples? (20:19)
A. “Do not be afraid”
B. “Follow me”
C. “Peace be with you!”
D. “I am the resurrection”
Answer: C
Scripture (NIV): John 20:19 — “Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’”
What does Jesus tell Peter to do at the end of their conversation? (21:19)
A. Feed my sheep
B. Go to Jerusalem
C. Preach to the nations
D. Follow me
Answer: D
Scripture (NIV): John 21:19 — “Then he said to him, ‘Follow me!’”