Luke 7 Quiz

Comprehensive Luke 7 Quiz with Answers: How Well Do You Know the Gospel of Luke?

Luke 7 Quiz — How well do you know the miracles and messages of Jesus? In this powerful chapter, we witness healing at a distance, a resurrection at a funeral, and a shocking act of worship from a sinful woman. This quiz will help you revisit the awe-inspiring moments and piercing words of Christ. Ready to test your knowledge and deepen your understanding?

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Luke 7 Quiz Questions and Answers

Question 1: Who sent the elders of the Jews to ask Jesus to heal his servant?
  • A. A Roman soldier
  • B. A Pharisee ruler
  • C. A centurion
  • D. A tax collector
  • E. A synagogue leader
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Answer 1: C — A centurion, whose servant was dear to him, sent elders of the Jews to plead with Jesus.
KJV Reference: “And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.” — Luke 7:2

Question 2: What reason did the elders give Jesus to heal the centurion’s servant?
  • A. He fasted often
  • B. He loved the Jewish nation
  • C. He gave alms daily
  • D. He feared God greatly
  • E. He followed the Law of Moses
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Answer 2: B — The elders said, “He loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.”
KJV Reference: “For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.” — Luke 7:5

Question 3: What did the centurion say he was not worthy of?
  • A. Speaking directly to Jesus
  • B. Being an apostle
  • C. Leading the people in prayer
  • D. Having Jesus come under his roof
  • E. Receiving praise from men
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Answer 3: D — The centurion humbly said he was not worthy for Jesus to come under his roof.
KJV Reference: “Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof.” — Luke 7:6

Question 4: How did Jesus describe the centurion’s faith?
  • A. As small as a mustard seed
  • B. As the faith of Abraham
  • C. Greater than all in Israel
  • D. As firm as a rock
  • E. Beyond what He expected
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Answer 4: C — Jesus marveled and said, “I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.”
KJV Reference: “I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.” — Luke 7:9

Question 5: What happened when those sent returned to the centurion’s house?
  • A. The servant had already died
  • B. The servant had been replaced
  • C. The house was full of mourners
  • D. The servant was found whole
  • E. Jesus was already there
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Answer 5: D — Those sent to the house found the servant healed and whole.
KJV Reference: “And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.” — Luke 7:10

Question 6: Where was Jesus going when He encountered the funeral procession?
  • A. Nazareth
  • B. Capernaum
  • C. Bethany
  • D. Nain
  • E. Jerusalem
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Answer 6: D — Jesus went to a city called Nain where He met a widow’s funeral procession.
KJV Reference: “And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain…” — Luke 7:11

Question 7: Who had died in the city of Nain?
  • A. A centurion’s servant
  • B. A young boy
  • C. A widow’s only son
  • D. A tax collector
  • E. A synagogue ruler
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Answer 7: C — It was the only son of a widow who had died, and she was weeping.
KJV Reference: “Behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow…” — Luke 7:12

Question 8: What did Jesus do when He saw the widow weeping?
  • A. Wept with her
  • B. Prayed aloud
  • C. Said, “Weep not”
  • D. Asked about her son
  • E. Entered her house
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Answer 8: C — Jesus had compassion on her and said, “Weep not.”
KJV Reference: “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.” — Luke 7:13

Question 9: What did Jesus do to raise the widow’s son?
  • A. Touched the bier and spoke
  • B. Anointed the body with oil
  • C. Took the boy’s hand
  • D. Prayed over him
  • E. Laid his hands on the mother
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Answer 9: A — Jesus touched the bier and said, “Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.”
KJV Reference: “And he came and touched the bier… And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” — Luke 7:14

Question 10: What happened immediately after Jesus spoke to the dead man?
  • A. He vanished from their sight
  • B. The people fell to the ground
  • C. The dead sat up and began to speak
  • D. The widow wept louder
  • E. The crowd asked for a sign
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Answer 10: C — The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus delivered him to his mother.
KJV Reference: “And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.” — Luke 7:15

Question 11: What reaction did the people have after Jesus raised the widow’s son?
  • A. They mocked Him
  • B. They ran away in fear
  • C. Fear came upon all
  • D. They asked Him to leave the city
  • E. They demanded a sign from heaven
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Answer 11: C — The people were filled with fear and glorified God, saying that a great prophet had risen among them.
KJV Reference: “And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us…” — Luke 7:16

Question 12: What title did the people give to Jesus after He raised the dead man?
  • A. Son of God
  • B. King of Israel
  • C. A great prophet
  • D. Son of David
  • E. The Messiah
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Answer 12: C — They declared, “A great prophet is risen up among us.”
KJV Reference: “They glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us…” — Luke 7:16

Question 13: Who sent two disciples to Jesus to ask, “Art thou he that should come?”
  • A. The Pharisees
  • B. John the Baptist
  • C. Herod
  • D. The Sadducees
  • E. Andrew the apostle
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Answer 13: B — John the Baptist, while in prison, sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus if He was the promised one.
KJV Reference: “John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come?” — Luke 7:19

Question 14: What did Jesus say the disciples of John should tell him?
  • A. That He would visit him in prison
  • B. That judgment was near
  • C. What they had seen and heard
  • D. That Elijah had come
  • E. That He was going to Jerusalem
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Answer 14: C — Jesus told them to report the miracles they had witnessed: the blind see, the lame walk, etc.
KJV Reference: “Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard…” — Luke 7:22

Question 15: According to Jesus, who is greater than John the Baptist?
  • A. Moses
  • B. Elijah
  • C. Every prophet before him
  • D. The least in the kingdom of God
  • E. No one born of women
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Answer 15: D — Jesus said the least in the kingdom of God is greater than John.
KJV Reference: “But he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” — Luke 7:28

Question 16: How did the publicans respond when they heard Jesus speak about John?
  • A. They mocked John
  • B. They wept bitterly
  • C. They justified God
  • D. They questioned His authority
  • E. They rejected John’s message
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Answer 16: C — The publicans justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
KJV Reference: “And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.” — Luke 7:29

Question 17: How did the Pharisees and lawyers respond to John’s baptism?
  • A. They rejoiced and were baptized
  • B. They asked many questions
  • C. They came secretly by night
  • D. They rejected the counsel of God
  • E. They feared the crowds
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Answer 17: D — They rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized by John.
KJV Reference: “But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.” — Luke 7:30

Question 18: What analogy did Jesus use to describe the generation He was speaking to?
  • A. Sheep without a shepherd
  • B. Children sitting in the marketplace
  • C. Workers in a vineyard
  • D. Guests refusing a feast
  • E. Builders without a foundation
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Answer 18: B — Jesus compared the generation to children calling to one another in the marketplace, expressing dissatisfaction no matter what was done.
KJV Reference: “They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another…” — Luke 7:32

Question 19: What was said about John the Baptist and eating bread?
  • A. He ate only on Sabbaths
  • B. He ate locusts and wild honey
  • C. He came not eating bread
  • D. He fasted seven days a week
  • E. He shared bread with sinners
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Answer 19: C — John came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and people said he had a devil.
KJV Reference: “For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.” — Luke 7:33

Question 20: What was said about Jesus in contrast to John?
  • A. He is a prophet like Elijah
  • B. He is too holy for sinners
  • C. He is a gluttonous man and winebibber
  • D. He has no understanding of the law
  • E. He breaks the Sabbath often
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Answer 20: C — Jesus said they accused Him of being a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.
KJV Reference: “The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!” — Luke 7:34

Question 21: According to Jesus, how is wisdom justified?
  • A. By angels
  • B. By the prophets
  • C. Of all her children
  • D. By those who obey the law
  • E. By her words
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Answer 21: C — Jesus said, “But wisdom is justified of all her children.”
KJV Reference: “But wisdom is justified of all her children.” — Luke 7:35

Question 22: Who invited Jesus to eat with him after these sayings?
  • A. A chief ruler
  • B. A centurion
  • C. A publican
  • D. A Pharisee
  • E. A lawyer
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Answer 22: D — A Pharisee invited Jesus to eat with him, and Jesus went into his house.
KJV Reference: “And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him.” — Luke 7:36

Question 23: What did the woman bring into the Pharisee’s house?
  • A. A basket of bread
  • B. A golden goblet
  • C. A box of ointment
  • D. A scroll of the law
  • E. A fig offering
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Answer 23: C — She brought an alabaster box of ointment and stood at Jesus’ feet weeping.
KJV Reference: “A woman… brought an alabaster box of ointment.” — Luke 7:37

Question 24: What did the woman do with her tears?
  • A. Mixed them with oil
  • B. Wiped Jesus’ feet with her tears and hair
  • C. Washed Jesus’ feet
  • D. Anointed the Pharisee’s head
  • E. Poured them on the table
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Answer 24: C — She washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
KJV Reference: “And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears…” — Luke 7:38

Question 25: What was the Pharisee thinking when he saw Jesus allow the woman to touch Him?
  • A. That Jesus was merciful
  • B. That she was not worthy
  • C. That Jesus was not a prophet
  • D. That she was a servant
  • E. That Jesus should heal her
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Answer 25: C — The Pharisee thought to himself that if Jesus were a prophet, He would know what manner of woman touched Him.
KJV Reference: “This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is…” — Luke 7:39

Question 26: What story did Jesus tell the Pharisee to teach about forgiveness?
  • A. The lost sheep
  • B. Two debtors
  • C. The prodigal son
  • D. The unjust judge
  • E. The good Samaritan
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Answer 26: B — Jesus told of two debtors, one who owed much and one little, both forgiven.
KJV Reference: “There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.” — Luke 7:41

Question 27: What was the Pharisee’s answer when Jesus asked which debtor would love more?
  • A. The one forgiven most
  • B. The one who repented first
  • C. The one who paid his debt
  • D. The one who feared God
  • E. The one with a humble heart
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Answer 27: A — The Pharisee correctly answered that the one who was forgiven the most would love the most.
KJV Reference: “Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most.” — Luke 7:43

Question 28: What did Jesus point out that the woman had done which the Pharisee did not?
  • A. Gave Him a gift
  • B. Washed His hands
  • C. Anointed His feet
  • D. Sat at His feet to learn
  • E. Prayed out loud
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Answer 28: C — Jesus noted she had anointed His feet with ointment while the Pharisee offered no such honor.
KJV Reference: “My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.” — Luke 7:46

Question 29: What did Jesus say to the woman about her sins?
  • A. Thou art cursed
  • B. Thy sins be forgiven thee
  • C. Go and offer a sacrifice
  • D. Thy tears are heard
  • E. Thy name is remembered in heaven
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Answer 29: B — Jesus said directly to the woman, “Thy sins are forgiven.”
KJV Reference: “And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.” — Luke 7:48

Question 30: What did Jesus tell the woman at the end of their encounter?
  • A. Go and tell others
  • B. Stay and follow me
  • C. Thy faith hath saved thee
  • D. Rise and be whole
  • E. Be not afraid
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Answer 30: C — Jesus said, “Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.”
KJV Reference: “And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” — Luke 7:50

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Luke 7 is a breathtaking window into the compassion, authority, and wisdom of Jesus. From healing a centurion’s servant by just a word, to raising a widow’s son from the dead, to forgiving the sins of a broken woman—this chapter reveals that no one is too far, too forgotten, or too flawed to receive the mercy of God. Whether you relate more to the humble centurion, the grieving widow, or the sinful woman, the message is the same: faith in Jesus changes everything. Will you come to Him as you are today?

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