Welcome to our John 1 Quiz, a soul-stirring challenge through the very first chapter of the Gospel of John. This quiz will test your understanding of one of the most theologically rich passages in Scripture—where the Word became flesh, and the Light shone into darkness. These questions will help sharpen your insight and deepen your love for God’s Word.
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John 1 Quiz Questions and Answers
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Answer 1: D — John was sent to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
KJV Reference: John 1:6-7 — “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light…”
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Answer 2: C — The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
KJV Reference: John 1:1 — “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
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Answer 3: E — The darkness comprehended it not.
KJV Reference: John 1:5 — “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
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Answer 4: C — John simply answered, “I am not.”
KJV Reference: John 1:21 — “And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.”
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Answer 5: C — John said he baptized so that Christ might be made manifest to Israel.
KJV Reference: John 1:31 — “And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.”
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Answer 6: B — John declared Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
KJV Reference: John 1:29 — “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
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Answer 7: C — Andrew and another unnamed disciple followed Jesus first.
KJV Reference: John 1:35-37 — “And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.”
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Answer 8: A — Rabbi means Master.
KJV Reference: John 1:38 — “…Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?”
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Answer 9: D — Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, brought him to Jesus.
KJV Reference: John 1:41-42 — “He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias… And he brought him to Jesus.”
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Answer 10: B — Jesus named him Cephas, which means a stone.
KJV Reference: John 1:42 — “…thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.”
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Answer 11: D — Philip was from Bethsaida, the same city as Andrew and Peter.
KJV Reference: John 1:44 — “Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.”
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Answer 12: B — Philip told Nathanael they had found the one Moses and the prophets wrote about.
KJV Reference: John 1:45 — “Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write…”
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Answer 13: D — Nathanael questioned whether any good could come out of Nazareth.
KJV Reference: John 1:46 — “And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?”
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Answer 14: C — Jesus described Nathanael as an Israelite without guile.
KJV Reference: John 1:47 — “Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!”
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Answer 15: A — Jesus told Nathanael He saw him under the fig tree before Philip called him.
KJV Reference: John 1:48 — “…Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.”
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Answer 26: D — John bear record that Jesus is the Son of God.
KJV Reference: John 1:34 — “And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.”
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Answer 27: C — The Spirit descending and remaining on Him confirmed His identity.
KJV Reference: John 1:33 — “…upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.”
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Answer 28: E — John described himself as the voice crying in the wilderness, saying “make straight the way of the Lord.”
KJV Reference: John 1:23 — “He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.”
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Answer 29: D — Jesus simply said, “Come and see.”
KJV Reference: John 1:39 — “He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day…”
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Answer 30: C — It was about the tenth hour when they stayed with Him.
KJV Reference: John 1:39 — “…and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.”
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John 1 is a divine doorway into the mystery of Christ’s identity. It reminds us that Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet — He is the eternal Word, the Light of men, and the Lamb of God. He came full of grace and truth, offering all who believe in Him the right to become children of God. As you reflect on this chapter, may your heart be stirred afresh to behold Him — not as a distant figure in history, but as your Savior, present and real. Let His light shine into every dark place within, and respond with the same awe as Nathanael: “Thou art the Son of God.”
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