Comprehensive Luke 5 Quiz With Answers: How Well Do You Know Luke?

Luke 5 quiz — This powerful chapter reveals the miracle-working ministry of Jesus as He calls the first disciples, heals the sick, and challenges the religious elite. From the boat of Simon to the roof of a crowded house, Luke 5 is a story of overflowing nets, forgiven sins, and unstoppable faith.

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Luke 5 Quiz Questions and Answers

Question 1: Where was Jesus standing when the crowd pressed upon Him to hear the word of God?

A. On a rooftop
B. In the synagogue
C. The lake of Gennesaret
D. In the wilderness
E. At the temple gates

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Answer 1: C — Jesus stood by the lake of Gennesaret as the people pressed to hear the word.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:1 — “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret…”

Question 2: Whose ship did Jesus enter to teach the people?

A. Andrew’s
B. John’s
C. Simon’s
D. Philip’s
E. James’

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Answer 2: C — Jesus entered into Simon’s ship to teach.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:3 — “And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s…”

Question 3: What did Jesus ask Simon to do with the ship?

A. Sail across the lake
B. Bring Him fish
C. Launch out into the deep
D. Thrust out a little from the land
E. Drop anchor and pray

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Answer 3: D — He told Simon to thrust out a little from the land.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:3 — “…he prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land.”

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Question 4: What miracle happened when Simon let down the net at Jesus’ word?

A. The sea calmed
B. The net broke with a lot of fishes
C. The boat capsized
D. The water turned to wine
E. There was a multitude of fishes but their net did not break

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Answer 4: B — They caught a great multitude of fishes and their net brake.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:6 — “And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.”

Question 5: Who were Simon’s partners that helped with the catch?

A. Philip and Bartholomew
B. Andrew and Matthew
C. James and John
D. Levi and Thomas
E. Judas and Nathanael

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Answer 5: C — James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were Simon’s partners.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:10 — “And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.”

Question 6: What was Simon Peter’s reaction to the miracle?

A. He rejoiced greatly
B. He said, “master bid me come if it is thee”
C. He worshipped Jesus aloud
D. He said, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man”
E. He asked Jesus to stay on his boat

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Answer 6: D — Simon fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying he was a sinful man.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:8 — “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”

Question 7: What did Jesus say Simon would now catch?

A. Many more fish
B. Riches and fame
C. Disciples for Him
D. The wind and waves
E. Men

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Answer 7: E — Jesus said, “From henceforth thou shalt catch men.”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:10 — “Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”

Question 8: What did Simon, James, and John do after Jesus called them?

A. Went home to think it over
B. Sold their catch
C. Returned to fishing later
D. Forsook all and followed Him
E. Asked Jesus to prove more miracles

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Answer 8: D — They forsook all and followed Him.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:11 — “And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.”

Question 9: Who did Jesus heal that was full of leprosy?

A. A Roman centurion
B. A woman in Nain
C. A man who fell before Him
D. A beggar at the gate
E. A priest in the temple

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Answer 9: C — A man full of leprosy fell on his face and beseeched Him.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:12 — “…a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him…”

Question 10: What did Jesus say to the leper before healing him?

A. “Be healed.”
B. “Rise and walk.”
C. “I will, be thou clean.”
D. “Go, wash in the Jordan.”
E. “Your faith has made you whole.”

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Answer 10: C — Jesus said, “I will: be thou clean.”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:13 — “And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.”

Question 11: What did Jesus instruct the healed leper to do?

A. Tell everyone
B. Go to the synagogue and pray
C. Show himself to the priest
D. Follow Him as a disciple
E. Leave town immediately

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Answer 11: C — Jesus told him to show himself to the priest and offer according to the law of Moses.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:14 — “…go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing…”

Question 12: Despite Jesus’ instructions, what happened after the leper was healed?

A. The man kept silent
B. The news spread rapidly
C. The priests rejected him
D. Jesus left the city in anger
E. A crowd stoned the man

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Answer 12: B — The fame of Jesus spread even more.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:15 — “But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him…”

Question 13: What did Jesus often do despite the growing crowds?

A. Preached more loudly
B. Hid from the people
C. Went to the wilderness to prayed
D. Appointed new disciples
E. Rebuked the Pharisees

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Answer 13: C — He withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:16 — “And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.”

Question 14: Who were sitting by while Jesus taught in one house?

A. The disciples and his followers
B. Sadducees
C. The scribes and Pharisees
D. Roman soldiers
E. Levites only

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Answer 14: C — Pharisees and doctors of the law sat by as Jesus taught.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:17 — “…Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town…”

Question 15: What unique method did men use to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus?

A. Rolled him in on a cart
B. Had him carried by priests
C. Lowered him through the roof
D. Cleared the crowd by shouting
E. Sent a message ahead of him

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Answer 15: C — They let him down through the roof with his bed.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:19 — “…they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling…”

Question 16: What did Jesus first say to the paralyzed man?

A. “Be healed.”
B. “Rise and walk.”
C. “Your sins are forgiven.”
D. “Thy faith hath made thee whole.”
E. “Why are you afraid?”

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Answer 16: C — Jesus said, “Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:20 — “…he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.”

Question 17: How did the scribes and Pharisees react to Jesus forgiving sins?

A. They rejoiced
B. They accused Him of blasphemy
C. They kept silent
D. They left the house in protest
E. They asked Him to forgive their sins too

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Answer 17: B — They reasoned in their hearts, “Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:21 — “…Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”

Question 18: What did Jesus say to show He had power to forgive sins?

A. “I am the Son of God.”
B. “Rise up and walk.”
C. “It is finished.”
D. “Behold the power of God.”
E. “I do the works of my Father.”

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Answer 18: B — Jesus said to the sick man, “Arise, and take up thy couch, and go.”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:24 — “…I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.”

Question 19: What did the healed man do immediately after Jesus spoke?

A. Praised God silently
B. Fell down and worshipped
C. Took his bed and departed
D. Went straight to the temple
E. Cried aloud in the street

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Answer 19: C — Immediately he rose up before them, took up that whereon he lay, and departed.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:25 — “And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay…”

Question 20: How did the people respond to the healing of the paralyzed man?

A. They were filled with fear
B. They doubted Him
C. They chased Him out of town
D. They brought Him more sick people
E. They offered Him money

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Answer 20: A — They were amazed, filled with fear, and glorified God.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:26 — “And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear…”

Question 21: Who was the publican Jesus called to follow Him?

A. Matthew
B. Levi
C. Zacchaeus
D. Simon
E. Bartimaeus

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Answer 21: B — Jesus saw a publican named Levi sitting at the receipt of custom and said, “Follow me.”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:27 — “And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi… and he said unto him, Follow me.”

Question 22: What did the publican do in response to Jesus’ call?

A. He hesitated and asked questions
B. He continued collecting taxes
C. He followed later that day
D. He left all and followed Him
E. He told Jesus he was not worthy

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Answer 22: D — Levi left all, rose up, and followed Jesus.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:28 — “And he left all, rose up, and followed him.”

Question 23: What did Levi do to honor Jesus?

A. Donated money to the poor
B. Built Him a house
C. Held a great feast in his house
D. Fasted and prayed for Him
E. Washed His feet

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Answer 23: C — Levi made Him a great feast in his own house.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:29 — “And Levi made him a great feast in his own house…”

Question 24: What criticism did the Pharisees make about Jesus at Levi’s feast?

A. He healed on the Sabbath
B. He ate without washing hands
C. He ate with sinners
D. He didn’t fast like them
E. He reclined too long at the table

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Answer 24: C — They murmured, asking why He ate and drank with publicans and sinners.
KJV Reference: Luke 5:30 — “But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”

Question 25: What was Jesus’ response to their complaint?

A. “I will not justify the ungodly.”
B. “They that are whole need not a physician.”
C. “Publicans will enter the kingdom before you.”
D. “You do not know the Scriptures.”
E. “Blessed are the sinners who repent.”

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Answer 25: B — Jesus said, “They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.”
KJV Reference: Luke 5:31 — “And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.”

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Luke 5 is a portrait of radical obedience. From Peter leaving his boat to Levi leaving his tax booth, we see how one encounter with Jesus can flip a life upside down — or rather, right-side up. Jesus not only calls sinners, He transforms them. And His invitation still stands: “Follow Me.” He meets us where we are — in the boat, in the dirt, in our brokenness — and if we’ll say yes, He’ll do the rest. Will you leave everything to follow Him today?