1 Peter Bible Quiz (Chapters 1–5) With Answers & Explanations

1 Peter Bible Quiz (Chapters 1–5) With Answers & Explanations

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1 Peter Bible Quiz (Chapters 1–5) With Answers & Explanations

Question 1: What did 1 Peter 1:7 say is the outcome of the “trial of your faith”?
  • A. Eternal salvation and peace with God
  • B. A testimony before kings and rulers
  • C. Praise, and glory at Christ’s appearing
  • D. Deliverance from temptation and death
  • E. A crown of righteousness laid up in heaven
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Answer 1: C — Peter described that the testing of faith results in praise, honour, and glory when Jesus is revealed.
KJV Reference: “That the trial of your faith… might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ;” (1 Peter 1:7)

Question 2: What does Peter say about the inheritance reserved for believers?
  • A. It is earthly, abundant, and shared among the nations
  • B. It is incorruptible, undefiled, and does not fade away
  • C. It is conditional, temporary, and merit-based
  • D. It is spiritual, symbolic, and largely mysterious
  • E. It is hidden in the law, revealed only to the righteous
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Answer 2: B — Peter describes the believer’s inheritance as eternal and untouched by decay or defilement.
KJV Reference: “To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.” (1 Peter 1:4)

Question 3: According to 1 Peter 1:23, believers are born again by what enduring source?
  • A. The prayers of the saints
  • B. The incorruptible word of God
  • C. The washing of baptism
  • D. The fire of the Holy Spirit
  • E. The death of the righteous
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Answer 3: B — Peter emphasizes that the new birth is through the unchanging, living word of God.
KJV Reference: “Being born again… by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” (1 Peter 1:23)

Question 4: Which of the following did Peter say Jesus was “disallowed indeed of men” but “chosen of God, and precious”?
  • A. The Lamb of God
  • B. The Good Shepherd
  • C. The Chief Corner Stone
  • D. The High Priest Forever
  • E. The Anointed Prophet
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Answer 4: C — Peter used the image of a rejected stone to describe Christ as the foundational Corner Stone.
KJV Reference: “To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4)

Question 5: “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood…” — Where is this quote found?
  • A. 1 Peter 1:17
  • B. 1 Peter 2:9
  • C. 1 Peter 3:12
  • D. 1 Peter 4:10
  • E. 1 Peter 5:2
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Answer 5: B — This iconic verse highlights the identity of the believer as set apart for God’s purposes.
KJV Reference: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…” (1 Peter 2:9)

Question 6: What did Peter say would silence the ignorance of foolish men?
  • A. Speaking truth boldly in public without fear of any man
  • B. Obeying the law of Moses
  • C. Submitting to every ordinance of men
  • D. Living as servants of God with good works
  • E. Avoiding the company of sinners
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Answer 6: D — Good conduct as servants of God is presented as the way to quiet baseless accusations.
KJV Reference: “For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.” (1 Peter 2:15)

Question 7: According to 1 Peter 3:1, what should wives do if their husbands do not obey the word?
  • A. Leave them for a season and pray
  • B. Admonish them with strong doctrine
  • C. Be won by the conduct of their wives
  • D. Submit until they repent in tears
  • E. Go to the elders for intervention
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Answer 7: C — Peter advised that even unbelieving husbands may be won over by the godly lifestyle of their wives.
KJV Reference: “That, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;” (1 Peter 3:1)

Question 8: Which of the following does 1 Peter describe as being “not corruptible”?
  • A. The outward adorning of apparel
  • B. The hidden man of the heart
  • C. The sacrifices of bulls and goats
  • D. The judgments of the righteous
  • E. The strength of youthful zeal
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Answer 8: B — Peter contrasts external beauty with the lasting inner beauty of a gentle spirit.
KJV Reference: “But let it be the hidden man of the heart… even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” (1 Peter 3:4)

Question 9: Fill in the blank — “Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, ____ as brethren.”
  • A. Forgiving
  • B. Submitting
  • C. Loving
  • D. Serving
  • E. Honoring
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Answer 9: C — Peter exhorts believers to love each other with brotherly unity and sympathy.
KJV Reference: “Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:” (1 Peter 3:8)

Question 10: “The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous…” — What does Peter say about His ears?
  • A. His ears are filled with their praises
  • B. His ears are open unto their prayers
  • C. His ears are shut against the wicked
  • D. His ears remember their words
  • E. His ears discern the humble
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Answer 10: B — God’s responsiveness to the prayers of the righteous is affirmed here.
KJV Reference: “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers…” (1 Peter 3:12)

Question 11: What did 1 Peter 3:18 say Christ suffered for, “the just for the unjust”?
  • A. That He might fulfill prophecy and law
  • B. That He might condemn the world
  • C. That He might bring us to God
  • D. That He might overthrow Satan’s kingdom
  • E. That He might end all sacrifices
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Answer 11: C — Christ’s substitutionary suffering was to reconcile us to God.
KJV Reference: “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God…” (1 Peter 3:18)

Question 12: Which Old Testament figure does Peter mention in connection with God’s long-suffering?
  • A. Moses
  • B. David
  • C. Abraham
  • D. Noah
  • E. Job
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Answer 12: D — Peter references Noah during his discussion of judgment, patience, and baptism.
KJV Reference: “…when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing…” (1 Peter 3:20)

Question 13: What did Peter say baptism is “not the putting away” of?
  • A. The old man
  • B. The sins of the flesh
  • C. The filth of the flesh
  • D. The deeds of the law
  • E. The memory of sin
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Answer 13: C — Peter emphasizes that baptism is a spiritual appeal, not mere physical cleansing.
KJV Reference: “Not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God…” (1 Peter 3:21)

Question 14: What does Peter say love covers?
  • A. The shame of sinners
  • B. A multitude of sins
  • C. The failures of the weak
  • D. The judgment of the wicked
  • E. The doubts of the humble
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Answer 14: B — Love is shown to have a redemptive, forgiving power among believers.
KJV Reference: “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8)

Question 15: Fill in the blank — “If any man speak, let him speak as the ______ of God.”
  • A. Commandments
  • B. Law
  • C. Counsel
  • D. Oracles
  • E. Word
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Answer 15: D — Peter stresses the weight of spiritual speech by comparing it to divine utterance.
KJV Reference: “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God…” (1 Peter 4:11)

Question 16: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” — Where is this found?
  • A. 1 Peter 4:12
  • B. 1 Peter 3:17
  • C. 1 Peter 5:7
  • D. 1 Peter 2:11
  • E. 1 Peter 1:22
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Answer 16: C — One of the most quoted verses in 1 Peter, encouraging believers to trust God’s care.
KJV Reference: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

Question 17: According to Peter, what prowls like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour?
  • A. Death
  • B. The flesh
  • C. The devil
  • D. Temptation
  • E. Unbelief
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Answer 17: C — Peter warns sober-minded believers about the active pursuit of the enemy.
KJV Reference: “Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8)

Question 18: “The end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Which verse is this?
  • A. 1 Peter 1:13
  • B. 1 Peter 2:11
  • C. 1 Peter 3:16
  • D. 1 Peter 4:7
  • E. 1 Peter 5:6
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Answer 18: D — A powerful eschatological call to prayer and spiritual alertness.
KJV Reference: “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” (1 Peter 4:7)

Question 19: Peter tells believers to be clothed with what quality, for “God resisteth the proud”?
  • A. Love
  • B. Mercy
  • C. Humility
  • D. Kindness
  • E. Patience
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Answer 19: C — Humility is emphasized as essential to grace and submission before God.
KJV Reference: “Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5)

Question 20: “Whom having not seen, ye love…” appears where?
  • A. 1 Peter 1:8
  • B. 1 Peter 2:10
  • C. 1 Peter 3:18
  • D. 1 Peter 4:1
  • E. 1 Peter 5:3
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Answer 20: A — This verse captures the beauty of faith in the unseen Christ.
KJV Reference: “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:” (1 Peter 1:8)

Question 21: What did Peter say should not be rendered for railing?
  • A. Curses and condemnation
  • B. Accusation and revenge
  • C. Railing for railing
  • D. Sword for sword
  • E. Judgment without mercy
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Answer 21: C — Peter exhorts believers to respond with blessing instead of retaliation.
KJV Reference: “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing…” (1 Peter 3:9)

Question 22: Fill in the blank — “Wherefore gird up the loins of your ____.”
  • A. Understanding
  • B. Mind
  • C. Faith
  • D. Spirit
  • E. Thoughts
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Answer 22: B — A call to mental readiness and spiritual alertness.
KJV Reference: “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end…” (1 Peter 1:13)

Question 23: According to Peter, judgment must begin at the house of whom?
  • A. The high priest
  • B. Israel
  • C. The house of the wicked
  • D. The house of God
  • E. The Gentiles
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Answer 23: D — Peter warns that divine accountability starts with God’s own people.
KJV Reference: “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God…” (1 Peter 4:17)

Question 24: 1 Peter tells elders to feed the flock of God which is among them — how should they do this?
  • A. With fear and trembling
  • B. As if serving a king
  • C. Not by constraint, but willingly
  • D. Under the law of the Spirit
  • E. As ministers of fire and truth
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Answer 24: C — Peter urges elders to shepherd willingly, not forcefully or greedily.
KJV Reference: “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly…” (1 Peter 5:2)

Question 25: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts…” — what follows this command?
  • A. Be ready always to preach the Word
  • B. Give thanks in all things
  • C. Love one another with pure hearts
  • D. Be ready always to give an answer
  • E. Pray without ceasing for the saints
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Answer 25: D — A powerful call to apologetics and hope-filled witness.
KJV Reference: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you…” (1 Peter 3:15)

Question 26: Which phrase did Peter use to describe believers who were once “not a people”?
  • A. Chosen in darkness
  • B. Elect out of nations
  • C. Now the people of God
  • D. Called by His mercy
  • E. Children of the light
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Answer 26: C — Peter highlights the redemptive shift in identity through God’s mercy.
KJV Reference: “Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God…” (1 Peter 2:10)

Question 27: Fill in the blank — “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may ____ thereby.”
  • A. Grow
  • B. Learn
  • C. Live
  • D. Strengthen
  • E. Abide
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Answer 27: A — Growth through Scripture is emphasized using the image of newborns.
KJV Reference: “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” (1 Peter 2:2)

Question 28: What does Peter instruct believers to abstain from because they “war against the soul”?
  • A. Worldly vanities
  • B. Evil communications
  • C. Fleshly lusts
  • D. Ungodly traditions
  • E. Foolish questions
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Answer 28: C — He urges spiritual vigilance against desires that damage the soul.
KJV Reference: “Abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;” (1 Peter 2:11)

Question 29: Who does Peter refer to as “the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls”?
  • A. Peter
  • B. The Holy Ghost
  • C. Jesus Christ
  • D. The Apostle John
  • E. The Archangel Michael
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Answer 29: C — A unique and beautiful title Peter uses for Christ.
KJV Reference: “But are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)

Question 30: What did Peter command servants to do toward their masters?
  • A. Resist injustice with prayer
  • B. Obey only the good and gentle
  • C. Endure grief and wrongfully suffer
  • D. Submit with all fear
  • E. Flee from oppression peacefully
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Answer 30: D — He exhorted submission even under difficult conditions.
KJV Reference: “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.” (1 Peter 2:18)

Question 31: What did Peter say believers should always be ready to give an answer about?
  • A. The law and the prophets
  • B. The commandments of Jesus
  • C. The hope that is in them
  • D. The day of judgment
  • E. The origin of their faith
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Answer 31: C — This verse is foundational for Christian apologetics.
KJV Reference: “…and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you…” (1 Peter 3:15)

Question 32: Fill in the blank — “If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of ____ resteth upon you.”
  • A. Power
  • B. God
  • C. Fire
  • D. Grace
  • E. Mercy
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Answer 32: B — A profound encouragement to those suffering for Christ’s sake.
KJV Reference: “…for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you…” (1 Peter 4:14)

Question 33: What animal does Peter use to describe Satan in 1 Peter?
  • A. Serpent
  • B. Wolf
  • C. lion
  • D. Viper
  • E. Ravening bear
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Answer 33: C — A vivid image of danger and predatory intent.
KJV Reference: “…your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8)

Question 34: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God…” — how does the verse end?
  • A. That he may defend you against the enemy
  • B. That he may show mercy upon you
  • C. That he may preserve you from evil
  • D. That he may exalt you in due time
  • E. That he may grant you wisdom and strength
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Answer 34: D — A classic encouragement to humble dependence on God’s timing.
KJV Reference: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” (1 Peter 5:6)

Question 35: What was Silvanus’s role in Peter’s closing of the letter?
  • A. Co-author of the epistle
  • B. The one who carried the letter
  • C. A prophet sent to Asia
  • D. Leader of the church in Rome
  • E. Witness of Peter’s visions
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Answer 35: B — Peter calls him a faithful brother and entrusts him with delivering the message.
KJV Reference: “By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you… I have written briefly…” (1 Peter 5:12)

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The book of 1 Peter is not for the fainthearted, it is for pilgrims, for those refining their faith in fire. Through every command and comfort, Peter reminds us that our identity is eternal, our trials are temporary, and our Savior is victorious. Stand firm. Love deeply. Speak boldly. And rejoice, even in the fire.

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