Comprehensive Luke 2 Quiz with Answers: How Well Do You Know Luke?

Answer 1: C — Caesar Augustus commanded that all the world should be taxed.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:1 — “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.”

Answer 2: C — Cyrenius was governor of Syria when the first taxing was made.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:2 — “(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)”

Answer 3: B — Joseph went from Nazareth to Bethlehem because he was of the house of David.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:4 — “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth… unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem…”

Answer 4: C — Joseph went because he was of the house and lineage of David.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:4 — “…because he was of the house and lineage of David.”

Answer 5: C — While they were in Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to Jesus.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:6–7 — “…she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger…”

Answer 6: C — Mary laid Jesus in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:7 — “…and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Answer 7: D — Shepherds were in the fields keeping watch over their flock by night.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:8 — “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”

Answer 8: C — The angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:9 — “And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them…”

Answer 9: D — The angel comforted them, saying, “Fear not.”
KJV Reference: Luke 2:10 — “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy…”

Answer 10: C — The angel declared that a Savior, Christ the Lord, had been born.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:11 — “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

Answer 11: C — The sign was a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:12 — “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”

Answer 12: C — A multitude of the heavenly host appeared praising God.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:13 — “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God…”

Answer 13: B — The host praised God saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
KJV Reference: Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Answer 14: D — They said, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem.”
KJV Reference: Luke 2:15 — “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass…”

Answer 15: A — They found Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:16 — “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.”

Answer 16: C — They made known abroad what had been told them concerning the child.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:17 — “And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.”

Answer 17: C — All they that heard it wondered at those things told them by the shepherds.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:18 — “And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.”

Answer 18: D — Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:19 — “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”

Answer 19: C — They returned glorifying and praising God.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:20 — “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen…”

Answer 20: C — He was circumcised on the eighth day and named Jesus.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:21 — “And when eight days were accomplished… his name was called JESUS…”

Answer 21: D — The name Jesus was given as instructed by the angel.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:21 — “…his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”

Answer 22: C — Jesus was presented in the temple at Jerusalem.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:22 — “…they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord.”

Answer 23: C — They offered two turtledoves or two young pigeons.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:24 — “And to offer a sacrifice… A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”

Answer 24: C — Simeon was a just and devout man waiting for the consolation of Israel.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:25 — “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout…”

Answer 25: C — It was revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he saw the Lord’s Christ.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:26 — “…that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”

Answer 26: B — Simeon said, “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.”
KJV Reference: Luke 2:29 — “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.”

Answer 27: B — He said Jesus was set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:34 — “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel…”

Answer 28: A — Anna, the prophetess, gave thanks and spoke of Jesus to those looking for redemption.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:36–38 — “And there was one Anna, a prophetess… she… gave thanks likewise unto the Lord…”

Answer 29: D — Jesus returned with His parents to Nazareth.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:39 — “…they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.”

Answer 30: D — Jesus was twelve years old when He stayed behind in the temple.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:42 — “And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.”