John 21 Quiz

Comprehensive John 21 Quiz with Answers: How Well Do You Know the Gospel of John?

Welcome to the John 21 Quiz — a beautiful and powerful conclusion to the Gospel of John. This chapter highlights the miraculous catch of fish, Jesus’ restoration of Peter, and His final instructions to His disciples. Ready to test your knowledge of this life-changing chapter? Let’s see how closely you’ve followed the story of the risen Savior and His final moments with His disciples.

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John 21 Quiz Questions and Answers

Question 1: After these things, where did Jesus show Himself again to the disciples?
  • A. Mount of Olives
  • B. Sea of Tiberias
  • C. Upper Room in Jerusalem
  • D. Garden of Gethsemane
  • E. Temple courtyard
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Answer 1: B — Jesus showed Himself again at the Sea of Tiberias.
KJV Reference: John 21:1 — “After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.”

Question 2: Which disciple said, “I go a fishing”?
  • A. Thomas
  • B. Nathanael
  • C. Simon
  • D. James
  • E. John
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Answer 2: C — Simon Peter said, “I go a fishing.”
KJV Reference: John 21:3 — “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing.”

Question 3: How successful were the disciples in their fishing that night?
  • A. They caught a few fish
  • B. They caught nothing
  • C. They caught enough for themselves
  • D. They caught one large fish
  • E. They caught seven fish
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Answer 3: B — They caught nothing that night.
KJV Reference: John 21:3 — “And that night they caught nothing.”

Question 4: What did Jesus tell the disciples to do when He stood on the shore?
  • A. Row to the other side of the sea
  • B. Cast the net on the right side
  • C. Wait for Him on the shore
  • D. Throw away the nets
  • E. Return to the land immediately
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Answer 4: B — He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the ship.”
KJV Reference: John 21:6 — “And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find.”

Question 5: How was the catch after they obeyed Jesus’ instruction?
  • A. They caught a few fish
  • B. The net broke immediately
  • C. They were not able to draw the fish
  • D. It was an average catch
  • E. They caught only seven large fish
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Answer 5: C — They could not draw it for the multitude of fishes.
KJV Reference: John 21:6 — “They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.”

Question 6: Which disciple recognized Jesus and said, “It is the Lord”?
  • A. Simon Peter
  • B. Thomas
  • C. Nathanael
  • D. The one loves by Jesus
  • E. James
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Answer 6: D — The disciple whom Jesus loved (commonly understood as John) said, “It is the Lord.”
KJV Reference: John 21:7 — “Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord.”

Question 7: What did Peter do when he heard that it was the Lord?
  • A. Shouted for joy
  • B. Jumped into the sea
  • C. Ran to the shore
  • D. Rowed the boat faster
  • E. Dropped the net immediately
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Answer 7: B — He girt his fisher’s coat unto him and cast himself into the sea.
KJV Reference: John 21:7 — “Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him… and did cast himself into the sea.”

Question 8: How far were the disciples from land when this happened?
  • A. About 100 cubits
  • B. About 200 cubits
  • C. About 50 cubits
  • D. About 500 cubits
  • E. Very close to the shore
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Answer 8: B — They were about 200 cubits from land.
KJV Reference: John 21:8 — “And the other disciples came in a little ship… for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits.”

Question 9: What did the disciples see when they came to land?
  • A. A large crowd waiting
  • B. Jesus with a basket of bread
  • C. A fire of coals with fish and bread
  • D. An empty shore
  • E. A boat prepared for them
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Answer 9: C — They saw a fire of coals, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
KJV Reference: John 21:9 — “As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.”

Question 10: What did Jesus tell the disciples to bring from their catch?
  • A. Bread and wine of vine
  • B. Water to wash their feet
  • C. Some of the fishes they caught
  • D. Wood for the fire
  • E. Their nets
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Answer 10: C — Jesus said, “Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.”
KJV Reference: John 21:10 — “Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.”

Question 11: How many fish did Simon Peter drag to land in their net?
  • A. 100
  • B. 120
  • C. 153
  • D. 175
  • E. 157
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Answer 11: C — The net was full of 153 great fishes.
KJV Reference: John 21:11 — “Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three.”

Question 12: Despite the great number of fish, what happened to the net?
  • A. It broke
  • B. It tore slightly
  • C. It was not broken
  • D. It sank under the weight
  • E. It slipped from their hands
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Answer 12: C — The net was not broken.
KJV Reference: John 21:11 — “…and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.”

Question 13: What invitation did Jesus give the disciples when they came to shore?
  • A. Let us pray
  • B. Follow me
  • C. Come and dine
  • D. Go into the city
  • E. Rest for a while
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Answer 13: C — Jesus said, “Come and dine.”
KJV Reference: John 21:12 — “Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.”

Question 14: Did any of the disciples dare to ask Jesus, “Who art thou?” when He invited them to dine?
  • A. Yes, Peter asked
  • B. Yes, Thomas asked
  • C. No, they knew it was the Lord
  • D. Yes, John asked quietly
  • E. Yes, Nathanael asked Him
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Answer 14: C — None of the disciples asked, for they knew it was the Lord.
KJV Reference: John 21:12 — “And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.”

Question 15: What did Jesus give the disciples when they came to dine?
  • A. Fish and bread
  • B. Wine and bread
  • C. Honeycomb and bread
  • D. Manna from heaven
  • E. Lamb and bitter herbs
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Answer 15: A — Jesus took bread and gave them, and fish likewise.
KJV Reference: John 21:13 — “Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.”

Question 16: How many times had Jesus shown Himself to His disciples after rising from the dead by this point?
  • A. Once
  • B. Twice
  • C. Three times
  • D. Four times
  • E. Five times
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Answer 16: C — This was the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after His resurrection.
KJV Reference: John 21:14 — “This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.”

Question 17: What question did Jesus ask Peter three times?
  • A. Wilt thou follow me?
  • B. Do you believe in me?
  • C. Lovest thou me?
  • D. Why did you deny me?
  • E. Are thou ready to serve?
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Answer 17: C — Jesus asked Peter, “Lovest thou me?” three times.
KJV Reference: John 21:15-17 — “Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?”

Question 18: What was Jesus’ command to Peter each time after Peter answered Him?
  • A. Go and preach
  • B. Be faithful
  • C. Feed my sheep
  • D. Love one another
  • E. Be not afraid
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Answer 18: C — Jesus said, “Feed my lambs,” and “Feed my sheep.”
KJV Reference: John 21:15-17 — “He saith unto him, Feed my lambs… Feed my sheep.”

Question 19: What did Jesus say would happen to Peter when he would be old?
  • A. He would live long and comfortably
  • B. He would be taken to a far country to preach to the Gentiles
  • C. Others would  take him where he wouldn’t go
  • D. He would become a wealthy fisher of men
  • E. He would be made a king
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Answer 19: C — Jesus said, “When thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.”
KJV Reference: John 21:18 — “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself… but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.”

Question 20: What were the final words Jesus spoke to Peter in this chapter?
  • A. Be strong and courageous
  • B. Go into all the world
  • C. Feed my sheep
  • D. Follow me
  • E. Love one another
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Answer 20: D — Jesus said to Peter, “Follow me.”
KJV Reference: John 21:19 — “And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.”

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John 21 reminds us that failure is never final with Jesus. Peter’s denial was not the end of his story — Jesus pursued him, restored him, and recommissioned him. The same Jesus calls each of us today, saying, “Follow me.” Whether you’ve drifted, doubted, or felt distant, this chapter is proof that His grace restores, His love pursues, and His purpose remains.

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