Welcome to the John 20 Quiz — a powerful chapter that captures the resurrection of Jesus Christ, His appearance to Mary Magdalene, the disciples, and the commissioning of His followers. How well do you remember the details of the empty tomb, Thomas’ doubt, and the victory of the risen Christ? Test your knowledge and refresh your faith with this engaging Bible quiz.
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John 20 Quiz Questions and Answers
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Answer 1: A — Mary Magdalene came early to the sepulchre and saw the stone taken away.
KJV Reference: John 20:1 — “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.”
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Answer 2: C — She ran to Simon Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved (commonly understood to be John).
KJV Reference: John 20:2 — “Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.”
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Answer 3: D — The disciple whom Jesus loved outran Peter and came first to the sepulchre.
KJV Reference: John 20:4 — “So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.”
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Answer 4: B — He stooped down and looked in, but did not go in.
KJV Reference: John 20:5 — “And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.”
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Answer 5: B — Peter went into the sepulchre and saw the linen clothes lying.
KJV Reference: John 20:6 — “Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie.”
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Answer 6: C — The napkin was not lying with the linen clothes but wrapped together in a place by itself.
KJV Reference: John 20:7 — “And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.”
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Answer 7: C — He saw and believed.
KJV Reference: John 20:8 — “Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.”
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Answer 8: B — They did not yet understand that He must rise again from the dead.
KJV Reference: John 20:9 — “For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.”
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Answer 9: B — The disciples went away again unto their own home.
KJV Reference: John 20:10 — “Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.”
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Answer 10: C — Mary stood outside the sepulchre weeping.
KJV Reference: John 20:11 — “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre.”
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Answer 11: B — She saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
KJV Reference: John 20:12 — “And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.”
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Answer 12: B — They asked, “Woman, why weepest thou?”
KJV Reference: John 20:13 — “And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?”
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Answer 13: C — Mary supposed Him to be the gardener.
KJV Reference: John 20:15 — “Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him.”
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Answer 14: C — Jesus said her name, “Mary,” and she immediately recognized Him.
KJV Reference: John 20:16 — “Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.”
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Answer 15: A — She said unto Him, “Rabboni,” which means Master.
KJV Reference: John 20:16 — “Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.”
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Answer 16: A — Jesus said, “Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father.”
KJV Reference: John 20:17 — “Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father.”
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Answer 17: C — He told her, “I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
KJV Reference: John 20:17 — “But go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
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Answer 18: B — She told them, “I have seen the Lord.”
KJV Reference: John 20:18 — “Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.”
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Answer 19: C — The doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews.
KJV Reference: John 20:19 — “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst.”
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Answer 20: C — Jesus said, “Peace be unto you.”
KJV Reference: John 20:19 — “Then came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.”
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John 20 is a victorious declaration that death has been defeated. The resurrection of Jesus changes everything — it brings hope, restoration, and the assurance of eternal life. Whether you identify with Mary’s brokenness or Thomas’s doubts, Jesus meets you where you are. Let this chapter remind you: the tomb is empty, Christ is risen, and because He lives, you can face tomorrow.
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