Welcome to the John 18 Quiz — a powerful chapter where the betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus unfold. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of one of the most intense moments in the Gospels. How closely have you paid attention to the details of this chapter? Test yourself and grow in your understanding of God’s Word.
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John 18 Quiz Questions and Answers
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Answer 1: C — Judas led the band of men and officers to arrest Jesus.
KJV Reference: John 18:3 — “Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.”
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Answer 2: A — Jesus said, “I am He,” and they fell backward to the ground.
KJV Reference: John 18:5-6 — “They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he… As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.”
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Answer 3: C — Peter cut off Malchus’ right ear.
KJV Reference: John 18:10 — “Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.”
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Answer 4: D — Jesus told Peter, “Put up thy sword into the sheath.”
KJV Reference: John 18:11 — “Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?”
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Answer 5: D — Jesus was first taken to Annas.
KJV Reference: John 18:13 — “And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.”
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Answer 6: C — Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas.
KJV Reference: John 18:13 — “And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.”
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Answer 7: C — Caiaphas advised that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
KJV Reference: John 18:14 — “Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.”
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Answer 8: C — Another disciple (commonly understood as John) followed Jesus and was known to the high priest.
KJV Reference: John 18:15 — “And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.”
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Answer 9: B — The damsel asked Peter if he was one of Jesus’ disciples.
KJV Reference: John 18:17 — “Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.”
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Answer 10: C — Peter denied, saying, “I am not.”
KJV Reference: John 18:17 — “Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.”
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Answer 11: C — They stood by the fire, warming themselves.
KJV Reference: John 18:18 — “And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.”
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Answer 12: C — The high priest asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine.
KJV Reference: John 18:19 — “The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.”
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Answer 13: E — Jesus said all three: He spoke openly, taught in synagogues and the temple, and told them to ask those who heard Him.
KJV Reference: John 18:20-21 — “Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.”
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Answer 14: B — The officer struck Jesus with the palm of his hand.
KJV Reference: John 18:22 — “And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?”
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Answer 15: C — Jesus said, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
KJV Reference: John 18:23 — “Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
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Answer 16: C — Jesus was sent bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
KJV Reference: John 18:24 — “Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.”
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Answer 17: C — Another person standing by asked Peter if he was one of Jesus’ disciples.
KJV Reference: John 18:25 — “And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.”
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Answer 18: C — One of the servants of the high priest, being kinsman to Malchus whose ear Peter cut off, recognized Peter.
KJV Reference: John 18:26 — “One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?”
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Answer 19: B — The cock crew immediately after Peter’s third denial.
KJV Reference: John 18:27 — “Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.”
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Answer 20: C — Jesus was led to the hall of judgment.
KJV Reference: John 18:28 — “Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.”
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Answer 21: C — They did not enter so they would not be defiled and could eat the Passover.
KJV Reference: John 18:28 — “Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.”
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Answer 22: C — They responded vaguely: “If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.”
KJV Reference: John 18:29-30 — “Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.”
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Answer 23: C — Pilate told them to judge Jesus according to their own law.
KJV Reference: John 18:31 — “Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death
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Answer 24: C — Jesus went over the brook Cedron, where there was a garden, into which He and His disciples entered.
KJV Reference: John 18:1 — “When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.”
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Answer 25: B — Jesus affirmed, “To this end was I born,” and that He came into the world to bear witness unto the truth.
KJV Reference: John 18:37 — “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
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John 18 reminds us of the weight of Jesus’ sacrifice. Betrayed, arrested, falsely accused, and denied — yet He stood firm, willingly walking toward the cross for our sake. His kingdom is not of this world, but He submitted Himself to the broken systems of men to redeem the world. Let this chapter convict your heart and inspire unwavering loyalty to the One who endured injustice for your salvation.
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