Comprehensive Luke 19 Quiz with Answers: How Well Do You Know the Gospel of Luke?

Answer 1: C — Zacchaeus was short and couldn’t see over the crowd, so he climbed a tree to see Jesus.
KJV Reference: “And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him…” — Luke 19:3–4

Answer 2: C — Jesus called Zacchaeus by name and said He would stay at his house that day.
KJV Reference: “Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” — Luke 19:5

Answer 3: C — The crowd complained that Jesus was associating with a sinner.
KJV Reference: “And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.” — Luke 19:7

Answer 4: A — Zacchaeus responded with radical generosity and restitution.
KJV Reference: “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.” — Luke 19:8

Answer 5: D — Jesus said salvation had come to his house because he also was a son of Abraham.
KJV Reference: “This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.” — Luke 19:9

Answer 6: C — Jesus came on a mission of rescue and redemption.
KJV Reference: “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” — Luke 19:10

Answer 7: C — The people expected the kingdom to appear at once.
KJV Reference: “And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.” — Luke 19:11

Answer 8: C — Each servant received one pound to manage.
KJV Reference: “And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” — Luke 19:13

Answer 9: C — He faithfully multiplied what was given him tenfold.
KJV Reference: “Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.” — Luke 19:16

Answer 10: B — The faithful servant was given great authority.
KJV Reference: “And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.” — Luke 19:17

Answer 11: C — The second servant also brought increase, though less.
KJV Reference: “And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.” — Luke 19:18

Answer 12: C — He received rule over five cities as a reward.
KJV Reference: “And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.” — Luke 19:19

Answer 13: A — Fear and wrong perception caused his inaction.
KJV Reference: “For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.” — Luke 19:21

Answer 14: D — His pound was given to the most fruitful servant.
KJV Reference: “And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.” — Luke 19:24

Answer 15: C — Jesus emphasized abundance to the faithful.
KJV Reference: “For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given…” — Luke 19:26

Answer 16: C — Jesus used sharp language for rebellion.
KJV Reference: “But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.” — Luke 19:27

Answer 17: C — Jesus began from the Mount of Olives near Bethphage and Bethany.
KJV Reference: “And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives…” — Luke 19:28–29

Answer 18: A — Jesus gave specific instructions to fetch a colt.
KJV Reference: “Go ye into the village… ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.” — Luke 19:30

Answer 19: C — This phrase validated their actions.
KJV Reference: “And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.” — Luke 19:31

Answer 20: D — They used their garments to prepare the colt for Jesus.
KJV Reference: “And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.” — Luke 19:35

Answer 21: C — The crowd shouted joyfully, praising God.
KJV Reference: “And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice…” — Luke 19:37

Answer 22: C — They welcomed Jesus as a King sent from God.
KJV Reference: “Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.” — Luke 19:38

Answer 23: A — The Pharisees were offended by the crowd’s praises.
KJV Reference: “And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.” — Luke 19:39

Answer 24: C — Jesus affirmed that praise could not be silenced.
KJV Reference: “I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.” — Luke 19:40

Answer 25: C — Jesus wept over Jerusalem, knowing its fate.
KJV Reference: “And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,” — Luke 19:41

Answer 26: B — Jesus mourned that Jerusalem did not recognize God’s appointed time.
KJV Reference: “…because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.” — Luke 19:44

Answer 27: B — Jesus foresaw the Roman siege and destruction.
KJV Reference: “For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee…” — Luke 19:43

Answer 28: C — Jesus drove out the sellers to cleanse the temple.
KJV Reference: “And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;” — Luke 19:45

Answer 29: C — Jesus quoted Scripture to expose their wrongdoing.
KJV Reference: “It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.” — Luke 19:46

Answer 30: D — They sought to destroy Him, but feared the people.
KJV Reference: “And the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him.” — Luke 19:47