Luke 9 Quiz

Comprehensive Luke 9 Quiz with Answers: How Well Do You Know the Gospel of Luke?

Luke 9 Quiz — Ready to test your memory on one of the most action-packed chapters in the Gospels?  Luke 9 is bursting with moments of divine revelation and discipleship lessons. This quiz will sharpen your knowledge and deepen your love for God’s Word.

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Luke 9 Quiz Questions and Answers

Question 1: What did Jesus give the twelve disciples before sending them out?
  • A. Food and silver
  • B. Power and authority
  • C. Instructions to build synagogues
  • D. A scroll of the law
  • E. New sandals and coats
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Answer 1: B — Jesus gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases.
KJV Reference: “Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.” — Luke 9:1

Question 2: What did Jesus command the disciples to take for their journey?
  • A. Staff, bag, bread, money
  • B. Only one coat and two pairs of shoes
  • C. Nothing for their journey
  • D. Gold and food for the poor
  • E. Olive oil and parchments
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Answer 2: C — He commanded them to take nothing for their journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money.
KJV Reference: “Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money…” — Luke 9:3

Question 3: What were the disciples to do if a city did not receive them?
  • A. Stay and preach longer
  • B. Call fire from heaven
  • C. Shake off the dust from their feet
  • D. Offer sacrifices for the city
  • E. Fast and pray for the people
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Answer 3: C — Jesus told them to shake off the very dust from their feet as a testimony against them.
KJV Reference: “And whosoever will not receive you… shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” — Luke 9:5

Question 4: What was Herod’s reaction to the news about Jesus’ miracles?
  • A. He rejoiced greatly
  • B. He ignored it
  • C. He said John was risen from the dead
  • D. He thought Elijah had returned
  • E. He sought to arrest the disciples
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Answer 4: C — Herod was perplexed and said that John was risen from the dead.
KJV Reference: “And of some, that John was risen from the dead…” — Luke 9:7

Question 5: Where did Jesus feed the five thousand?
  • A. In a marketplace
  • B. In the temple courtyard
  • C. In a desert place near Bethsaida
  • D. On the Mount of Olives
  • E. By the seashore in Galilee
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Answer 5: C — Jesus took them aside into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
KJV Reference: “And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.” — Luke 9:10

Question 6: What did the disciples suggest Jesus do when the crowd became hungry?
  • A. Send them into towns to find lodging and food
  • B. Ask the people to fast
  • C. Call down manna from heaven
  • D. Tell them to return home to eat and come back later
  • E. Appoint twelve men to serve them
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Answer 6: A — The disciples wanted to send the multitude away to find food and lodging.
KJV Reference: “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals…” — Luke 9:12

Question 7: How many loaves and fishes did the disciples have before the feeding?
  • A. Five loaves and two fishes
  • B. Three loaves and four fishes
  • C. Seven loaves and one fish
  • D. Ten loaves and three fishes
  • E. Two loaves and five fishes
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Answer 7: A — They had only five loaves and two fishes.
KJV Reference: “We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.” — Luke 9:13

Question 8: What was the result of the miracle of feeding the five thousand?
  • A. All were healed
  • B. The people proclaimed Him king
  • C. Twelve baskets were taken up
  • D. The disciples became fearful
  • E. The bread turned into gold
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Answer 8: C — Everyone ate and was filled, and twelve baskets of leftovers were gathered.
KJV Reference: “And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.” — Luke 9:17

Question 9: When Jesus asked, “Whom say ye that I am?” who responded and what did he say?
  • A. James — “Thou art the light of the world”
  • B. John — “Thou art the beloved Son”
  • C. Peter — “The Christ of God”
  • D. Thomas — “Thou art the Son of man”
  • E. Philip — “Thou art the Messiah”
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Answer 9: C — Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”
KJV Reference: “Peter answering said, The Christ of God.” — Luke 9:20

Question 10: What did Jesus say one must do to come after Him?
  • A. Fast and pray
  • B. Take up his cross daily
  • C. Sell all his possessions
  • D. Memorize the law
  • E. Be baptized by John
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Answer 10: B — Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
KJV Reference: “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” — Luke 9:23

Question 11: What shall happen to whoever will save his life, according to Jesus?
  • A. He shall be rewarded greatly
  • B. He shall live forever
  • C. He shall lose it
  • D. He shall enter the kingdom
  • E. He shall be cast into outer darkness
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Answer 11: C — Jesus said, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it.”
KJV Reference: “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.” — Luke 9:24

Question 12: What question did Jesus ask to emphasize the value of the soul?
  • A. “What will a man give in exchange for his soul?”
  • B. “Shall a man live by bread alone?”
  • C. “What is a man’s profit if he gain the world and lose himself?”
  • D. “Can the soul be purchased with gold or the precious stones of this world?”
  • E. “Is not the soul greater than the body?”
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Answer 12: C — Jesus asked, “What is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”
KJV Reference: “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” — Luke 9:25

Question 13: Who did Jesus take with Him up into the mountain to pray?
  • A. Peter, James, and John
  • B. Andrew, Bartholomew, and Philip
  • C. Thomas, Judas, and Matthew
  • D. Peter, Andrew, and James
  • E. James, John, and Andrew
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Answer 13: A — Jesus took Peter, James, and John with Him.
KJV Reference: “And he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.” — Luke 9:28

Question 14: What changed about Jesus as He prayed on the mountain?
  • A. His face shone and his clothe became white
  • B. He began to weep
  • C. His hands and face glowed with burning fire
  • D. He fell to the ground as if dead
  • E. He floated into the air
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Answer 14: A — The fashion of His countenance was altered, and His garment was white and glistering.
KJV Reference: “As he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.” — Luke 9:29

Question 15: Who appeared and talked with Jesus during the transfiguration?
  • A. Adam and Noah
  • B. Abraham and David
  • C. Moses and Elias
  • D. Elijah and Elisha
  • E. Isaiah and Jeremiah
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Answer 15: C — Moses and Elias (Elijah) appeared and spoke with Him.
KJV Reference: “And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias.” — Luke 9:30

Question 16: What did Moses and Elias speak to Jesus about?
  • A. His miracles
  • B. His resurrection from the grave
  • C. His glory
  • D. His death at Jerusalem
  • E. His baptism by John
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Answer 16: D — They spoke of His decease (death) which He would accomplish at Jerusalem.
KJV Reference: “Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.” — Luke 9:31

Question 17: What was Peter’s suggestion when he saw the transfiguration?
  • A. Let us leave quickly
  • B. Let us build three tabernacles
  • C. Let us call down fire from heaven
  • D. Let us anoint them with oil
  • E. Let us return to Galilee
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Answer 17: B — Peter said, “Let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.”
KJV Reference: “Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles…” — Luke 9:33

Question 18: What overshadowed them while Peter was speaking?
  • A. A bright light
  • B. A thick fog
  • C. A cloud
  • D. A whirlwind
  • E. A flaming fire
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Answer 18: C — A cloud came and overshadowed them, and they feared.
KJV Reference: “While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.” — Luke 9:34

Question 19: What voice came out of the cloud during the transfiguration?
  • A. “This is the Son of Man; hear Him”
  • B. “Thou art my servant”
  • C. “This is my beloved Son: hear him”
  • D. “Rise and follow Him”
  • E. “The Lord is in this place”
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Answer 19: C — A voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son: hear him.”
KJV Reference: “And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.” — Luke 9:35

Question 20: What happened the next day when they came down from the mountain?
  • A. A man brought his son who was possessed
  • B. The disciples fought among themselves
  • C. A storm arose on the lake
  • D. They were welcomed with palm branches
  • E. Herod came to question Jesus
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Answer 20: A — A man met Him and cried out for help for his son who was possessed by a spirit.
KJV Reference: “And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son…” — Luke 9:38

Question 21: What was the condition of the man’s son who met Jesus after the transfiguration?
  • A. He was blind from birth
  • B. He was lame on both feet
  • C. He was deaf and dumb
  • D. He was taken by an unclean spirit
  • E. He was covered with leprosy
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Answer 21: D — The spirit tore him, and he foamed again, and it hardly departed from him.
KJV Reference: “A spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again…” — Luke 9:39

Question 22: What did the man say the disciples could not do?
  • A. Heal the boy’s blindness
  • B. Calm the boy’s seizures
  • C. Cast out the spirit
  • D. Recognize the boy’s condition
  • E. Understand his pain
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Answer 22: C — The man said, “I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.”
KJV Reference: “And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.” — Luke 9:40

Question 23: How did Jesus describe that generation when the man pleaded for help?
  • A. A stiff-necked and rebellious people
  • B. A generation of little faith
  • C. A faithless and perverse generation
  • D. A generation seeking a sign
  • E. A wicked and adulterous generation
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Answer 23: C — Jesus called them a “faithless and perverse generation.”
KJV Reference: “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you?” — Luke 9:41

Question 24: What happened when Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit?
  • A. It cried aloud and fled into pigs
  • B. It came out, and the child was healed
  • C. It resisted for a time, then vanished
  • D. The child fainted and rose later
  • E. The spirit challenged Jesus
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Answer 24: B — Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the child, and delivered him back to his father.
KJV Reference: “And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.” — Luke 9:42

Question 25: What were the people’s reaction to the miracle?
  • A. They were fearful and ran
  • B. They questioned Jesus’ authority
  • C. They were all amazed
  • D. They asked Jesus to leave
  • E. They glorified the disciples
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Answer 25: C — The people were amazed at the mighty power of God.
KJV Reference: “And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.” — Luke 9:43

Question 26: What did Jesus tell His disciples while the people were marveling at His miracle?
  • A. That He must return to Galilee
  • B. That He would soon be crucified and would rise the third day
  • C. That He would be delivered into the hands of men
  • D. That they must begin preaching
  • E. That the Spirit would descend upon them
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Answer 26: C — Jesus said, “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.”
KJV Reference: “Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.” — Luke 9:44

Question 27: Did the disciples understand what Jesus meant about being delivered into the hands of men?
  • A. Yes, and they were afraid
  • B. Yes, and they rejoiced
  • C. No, it was hidden from them
  • D. No, they ignored His words
  • E. Yes, but they did not believe it
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Answer 27: C — The saying was hidden from them, and they did not perceive it.
KJV Reference: “But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not…” — Luke 9:45

Question 28: What argument arose among the disciples afterward?
  • A. Who would betray Jesus
  • B. Who would sit at His right hand
  • C. Who was the greatest among them
  • D. Who would lead after Jesus
  • E. Who could perform the most miracles
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Answer 28: C — There arose a reasoning among them about who should be the greatest.
KJV Reference: “Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.” — Luke 9:46

Question 29: What did Jesus use to teach a lesson on greatness?
  • A. A loaf of bread
  • B. A servant with a towel
  • C. A mustard seed
  • D. A child
  • E. A parable about kings
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Answer 29: D — Jesus took a child and set him by Him to teach about humility and true greatness.
KJV Reference: “And Jesus… took a child, and set him by him…” — Luke 9:47

Question 30: What did Jesus say about receiving a child in His name?
  • A. It brings great reward
  • B. It is the same as receiving Him
  • C. It covers a multitude of sins
  • D. It is the path to leadership
  • E. It must be done in the temple
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Answer 30: B — Jesus said, “Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me.”
KJV Reference: “Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me…” — Luke 9:48

Question 31: What did John say they saw someone doing in Jesus’ name?
  • A. Teaching false doctrine
  • B. Casting out devils
  • C. Performing healing rituals
  • D. Baptizing with fire
  • E. Preaching in the wilderness
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Answer 31: B — John said they saw someone casting out devils in Jesus’ name and they forbade him because he didn’t follow with them.
KJV Reference: “Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.” — Luke 9:49

Question 32: What was Jesus’ response to John’s concern?
  • A. Let him be judged by the priests
  • B. Forbid him not
  • C. Go and bring him before me
  • D. Teach him the law first
  • E. Rebuke him publicly
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Answer 32: B — Jesus said, “Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.”
KJV Reference: “And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.” — Luke 9:50

Question 33: What did James and John want to do to the Samaritan village that didn’t receive Jesus?
  • A. Curse them with leprosy
  • B. Shake off the dust of their feet
  • C. Call fire down from heaven
  • D. Send angels to warn them
  • E. Rebuke them publicly
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Answer 33: C — They asked, “Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?”
KJV Reference: “Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?” — Luke 9:54

Question 34: How did Jesus respond to James and John’s desire to call down fire?
  • A. He agreed but warned them
  • B. He rebuked them
  • C. He allowed it silently
  • D. He instructed them to pray for the village
  • E. He ignored their request
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Answer 34: B — Jesus turned and rebuked them, reminding them of His mission to save, not destroy.
KJV Reference: “But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.” — Luke 9:55

Question 35: What did Jesus say to the man who wanted to follow Him after burying his father?
  • A. “Go, then return quickly”
  • B. “Thy duty is at home”
  • C. “Let the dead bury their dead”
  • D. “I will wait for you”
  • E. “First honor thy father and mother”
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Answer 35: C — Jesus said, “Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.”
KJV Reference: “Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:60

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Luke 9 invites us into a deeper walk with Christ—a walk marked by power, humility, surrender, and unwavering faith. Jesus doesn’t just perform miracles; He calls us to follow, deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and go all in for the kingdom. From the mountaintop glory of the transfiguration to the gritty cost of discipleship, this chapter reminds us that the true path to greatness is found in surrender. Will you follow Jesus, no matter the cost?

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