John 19 Quiz

Comprehensive John 19 Quiz with Answers: How Well Do You Know the Gospel of John?

Welcome to the John 19 Quiz — a chapter that captures the most sobering and powerful moments of the Gospel: the trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus. This quiz will test how closely you’ve followed the events that changed history forever. How well do you remember the details of Christ’s final earthly moments?

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John 19 Quiz Questions and Answers

Question 1: What did Pilate do to Jesus before delivering Him to be crucified?
  • A. Washed His hands
  • B. Had Him crowned
  • C. Scourged Him
  • D. Released Him
  • E. Sent Him to Herod
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Answer 1: C — Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him.
KJV Reference: John 19:1 — “Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.”

Question 2: What did the soldiers put on Jesus’ head in John 19:2?
  • A. A helmet
  • B. A cloth of gold
  • C. A crown of thorns
  • D. A linen turban
  • E. A purple hat
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Answer 2: C — The soldiers platted a crown of thorns and put it on His head.
KJV Reference: John 19:2 — “And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe.”

Question 3: What garment did the soldiers place on Jesus according to John 19:2?
  • A. White linen
  • B. A purple robe
  • C. A scarlet cloak
  • D. A kingly tunic
  • E. A blue sash
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Answer 3: B — They put on Him a purple robe.
KJV Reference: John 19:2 — “And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe.”

Question 4: What mocking words did the soldiers say to Jesus in John 19:3?
  • A. Hail, King of the Jews
  • B. Bow before the mighty one
  • C. Hail, Son of David
  • D. Blessed be the King of Israel
  • E. Behold, the Son of Man
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Answer 4: A — The soldiers mocked Him saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
KJV Reference: John 19:3 — “And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.”

Question 5: When Pilate brought Jesus out, what did he say to the crowd?
  • A. Behold your King
  • B. Behold the man
  • C. This man has done nothing wrong
  • D. Shall I release Him?
  • E. I find no fault in Him
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Answer 5: B — Pilate said, “Behold the man!”
KJV Reference: John 19:5 — “Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!”

Question 6: What did the chief priests and officers cry out when they saw Jesus in John 19:6?
  • A. Crucify him, crucify him
  • B. Release unto us Barabbas
  • C. Behold your king
  • D. He is not our king
  • E. Away with him
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Answer 6: A — They cried out, “Crucify him, crucify him.”
KJV Reference: John 19:6 — “When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.”

Question 7: Pilate told the Jews to take Jesus and crucify Him for what reason in John 19:6?
  • A. He was guilty of blasphemy
  • B. He broke the Sabbath
  • C. I find no fault in him
  • D. He made himself king
  • E. He opposed Caesar
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Answer 7: C — Pilate said, “I find no fault in him.”
KJV Reference: John 19:6 — “Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.”

Question 8: What law did the Jews claim Jesus had broken that deserved death in John 19:7?
  • A. Breaking the Sabbath
  • B. Speaking against the temple
  • C. Making himself the Son of God
  • D. Not paying tribute
  • E. Claiming to be king
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Answer 8: C — They said, “Because he made himself the Son of God.”
KJV Reference: John 19:7 — “The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.”

Question 9: What was Pilate’s emotional reaction when he heard that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God?
  • A. He laughed
  • B. He feared the Jews more
  • C. He was more afraid
  • D. He became angry
  • E. He ignored it
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Answer 9: C — Pilate was more afraid.
KJV Reference: John 19:8 — “When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid.”

Question 10: Pilate asked Jesus where He came from. How did Jesus respond?
  • A. From heaven above
  • B. From Nazareth
  • C. I am the Son of God
  • D. He gave no answer
  • E. From the Father
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Answer 10: D — Jesus gave him no answer.
KJV Reference: John 19:9 — “And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.”

Question 11: What did Pilate remind Jesus of?
  • A. His power to crucify or release Him
  • B. His loyalty to Caesar
  • C. His power over the Jews
  • D. The threats from the chief priests
  • E. The innocence of Jesus
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Answer 11: A — Pilate reminded Jesus that he had power to crucify Him or release Him.
KJV Reference: John 19:10 — “Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?”

Question 12: How did Jesus respond to Pilate’s claim of authority?
  • A. You have no power over me
  • B. You only have power from above
  • C. I lay down my life willingly
  • D. My Father is greater than you
  • E. You are powerless without Rome
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Answer 12: B — Jesus said, “Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above.”
KJV Reference: John 19:11 — “Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”

Question 13: What did Pilate try to do after Jesus answered him?
  • A. Release Him
  • B. Send Him to Herod
  • C. Crucify Him immediately
  • D. Flog Him again
  • E. Appeal to Caesar
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Answer 13: A — Pilate sought to release Jesus.
KJV Reference: John 19:12 — “And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend.”

Question 14: What threat did the Jews make to Pilate if he released Jesus?
  • A. We will revolt against Rome
  • B. You are not Caesar’s friend
  • C. We will report you to the high priest
  • D. You will be removed from office
  • E. We will stir up the people
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Answer 14: B — They said, “If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend.”
KJV Reference: John 19:12 — “And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.”

Question 15: Where did Pilate sit in judgment when he presented Jesus to the Jews?
  • A. The court of Herod
  • B. The Roman barracks
  • C. The judgment seat at the Pavement
  • D. The temple courtyard
  • E. The council chamber
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Answer 15: C — Pilate sat in the judgment seat at a place called the Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha.
KJV Reference: John 19:13 — “When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.”

Question 21: What did the soldiers do with Jesus’ garments?
  • A. Cast lot for it
  • B. Divided them into five parts
  • C. Divided them into four parts
  • D. Gave them to the chief priests
  • E. Threw them away
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Answer 21: C — They divided His garments into four parts and cast lots for His coat because it was without seam.
KJV Reference: John 19:23-24 — “Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it.”

Question 22: Who stood by the cross of Jesus?
  • A. His brothers and Peter
  • B. Mary the wife of Cleophas
  • C. The twelve disciples
  • D. Pilate and the chief priests
  • E. Only John
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Answer 22: B — His mother, Mary Magdalene, and other women stood by the cross.
KJV Reference: John 19:25 — “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.”

Question 23: What did Jesus say to His mother?
  • A. Mother, behold thy son
  • B. Do not be afraid
  • C. Forgive them
  • D. I will rise again
  • E. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit
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Answer 23: A — Jesus said, “Woman, behold thy son!” and to the disciple, “Behold thy mother!”
KJV Reference: John 19:26-27 — “When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!”

Question 24: What were Jesus’ final words before He died according to John 19:30?
  • A. Father, forgive them
  • B. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
  • C. Into thy hands I commend my spirit
  • D. It is finished
  • E. I thirst
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Answer 24: D — Jesus said, “It is finished,” and gave up the ghost.
KJV Reference: John 19:30 — “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”

Question 25: Who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus after His death?
  • A. Nicodemus
  • B. John
  • C. Joseph of Arimathaea
  • D. Mary Magdalene
  • E. Simon Peter
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Answer 25: C — Joseph of Arimathaea, a secret disciple, asked Pilate for the body of Jesus.
KJV Reference: John 19:38 — “And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave.”

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John 19 is a powerful reminder of the immense love and sacrifice of Jesus. Every lash, every mockery, every drop of blood was for you. His words, “It is finished,” echo across time — declaring that the price for sin was fully paid. Let this chapter stir deep gratitude, surrender, and awe in your heart. You are deeply loved, completely forgiven, and eternally valued.

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