This Matthew 26 quiz features 22 thought-provoking questions carefully crafted to cover all the verses in the chapter.
Each question is followed by five possible answers, giving you ample opportunity to challenge your knowledge and understanding of this Matthew chapter 26.
Keep in mind, this Bible quiz on Matthew Chapter 26 is meant to be tricky, so ensure you cross-reference with Matthew 26 in the KJV Bible to validate your answers at the end of the entire questions.
All right, let’s dive into the deep waters of Matthew 26!
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Bible Quiz on Matthew Chapter 26
Matthew 26 Quiz Questions
Question 1:
What event did Jesus say would happen after two days?
a) His baptism
b) The feast of the tabernacles
c) The feast of the Passover
d) His transfiguration
e) His crucifixion
Question 2:
Who was the high priest that consulted with the chief priests to take Jesus by subtlety and kill him?
a) Annas
b) Caiaphas
c) Herod
d) Pontius Pilate
e) Nicodemus
Question 3:
A woman came unto Jesus with an alabaster box of very precious ointment and poured it on His head. Where did this happen?
a) At the temple
b) At Lazarus’ house
c) At the house of Simon the leper
d) At the Last Supper
e) On the Mount of Olives
Question 4:
What did Judas Iscariot ask the chief priests?
a) “How can I serve you?”
b) “What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?”
c) “Is this the Messiah you seek?”
d) “How can we capture Jesus?”
e) “Why do you want to arrest Him?”
Question 5:
During the Last Supper, what did Jesus say represented His blood?
a) The bread
b) The lamb
c) The water
d) The wine
e) The fruit
Question 6:
Which disciple did Jesus say would betray Him?
a) James
b) John
c) Peter
d) Andrew
e) Judas Iscariot
Question 7:
At the Mount of Olives, Jesus predicted that all of His disciples would be what?
a) Arrested
b) Crowned as kings
c) Offended because of Him that night
d) Sent away to distant lands
e) Gathered as witnesses
Question 8:
Who did Jesus say would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed?
a) Matthew
b) Thomas
c) Peter
d) Philip
e) Bartholomew
Question 9:
While in Gethsemane, what did Jesus pray to His Father?
a) “Let this cup pass from me.”
b) “May thy will be done on earth as in heaven.”
c) “Protect my disciples.”
d) “Forgive them, Father.”
e) “The kingdom come, thy will be done.”
Question 10:
Who arrived with Judas to arrest Jesus?
a) A band of robbers
b) Roman soldiers and officers
c) Only the twelve disciples
d) A mob from Jerusalem
e) The Sanhedrin council members
Question 11:
What did Peter do to the servant of the high priest during Jesus’ arrest?
a) He embraced him.
b) He pleaded with him.
c) He struck off his ear.
d) He gave him money.
e) He ran away in fear.
Question 12:
Where was Jesus taken after His arrest?
a) To the Roman governor’s palace
b) To the temple courtyard
c) To Caiaphas, the high priest
d) To the Sanhedrin council chamber
e) Directly to the cross
Question 13:
At the Last Supper, what did Jesus say would be poured out for many for the remission of sins?
a) The contents of the alabaster box
b) The wine in the disciples’ cups
c) His blood
d) The water from the well
e) His teachings
Question 14:
When Jesus spoke about one of His disciples betraying Him, what was Judas’s response?
a) “Is it I, Rabbi?”
b) “Surely not I, Lord?”
c) “I would never betray you.”
d) “Who is it, Master?”
e) “You know who it is.”
Question 15:
In Gethsemane, how many times did Jesus find His disciples sleeping when He returned from praying?
a) Once
b) Twice
c) Thrice
d) Four times
e) They didn’t sleep at all
Question 16:
How did Judas signify Jesus to those who came to arrest Him?
a) By pointing at Him
b) With a shout
c) By throwing a stone
d) With a kiss
e) By waving a flag
Question 17:
When questioned by the high priest about His teachings, what did Jesus reply?
a) “Ask my disciples.”
b) “I have always taught in secret.”
c) “I have spoken openly to the world; ask them which heard me.”
d) “I shall remain silent.”
e) “I have never taught in the synagogues.”
Question 18:
Upon hearing Jesus’s claim of sitting on the right hand of Power, and coming in the clouds of heaven, what was the high priest’s reaction?
a) He praised Jesus.
b) He remained silent.
c) He tore his clothes and accused Jesus of blasphemy.
d) He declared Jesus as the Messiah.
e) He asked for further evidence.
Question 19:
While Jesus was being tried, where was Peter sitting?
a) Inside the judgment hall
b) On the temple steps
c) Outside in the courtyard
d) In a corner, hiding
e) On a roof, observing from above
Question 20:
A damsel recognized Peter as one of Jesus’s followers because of:
a) The clothes Peter was wearing
b) Peter’s confession
c) The way Peter prayed
d) His accent when he spoke
e) The sandals he had on
Question 21:
On his third denial, when Peter was again recognized as a disciple, what sound immediately followed?
a) A trumpet
b) The crowing of a rooster
c) A clap of thunder
d) The shouting of a mob
e) The ringing of a bell
Question 22:
Upon realizing he had denied Jesus three times, what was Peter’s immediate reaction?
a) He confronted the accusers.
b) He ran towards Jesus.
c) He fell on his knees and prayed.
d) He wept bitterly.
e) He shouted in protest.
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Answers to Matthew 26 Quiz Questions
Answer 1:
e) His crucifixion
Explanation: In Matthew 26:2, Jesus says, “Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.”
Answer 2:
b) Caiaphas
Explanation: Matthew 26:3-4 states, “Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, and consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.”
Answer 3:
c) At the house of Simon the leper
Explanation: As mentioned in Matthew 26:6-7, “Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, there came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.”
Answer 4:
b) “What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?”
Explanation: Judas Iscariot’s question is captured in Matthew 26:15.
Answer 5:
d) The wine
Explanation: At the Last Supper, in Matthew 26:28, Jesus says, “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Answer 6:
e) Judas Iscariot
Explanation: In Matthew 26:21-25, Jesus identifies Judas Iscariot as the one who would betray Him.
Answer 7:
c) Offended because of Him that night
Explanation: Jesus predicts this in Matthew 26:31, “Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.”
Answer 8:
c) Peter
Explanation: As recorded in Matthew 26:34, Jesus said to Peter, “Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.”
Answer 9:
a) “Let this cup pass from me.”
Explanation: Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane is detailed in Matthew 26:39, where He says, “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Answer 10:
b) Roman soldiers and officers
Explanation: Matthew 26:47 says, “And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.”
Answer 11:
c) He struck off his ear.
Explanation: In Matthew 26:51, it’s mentioned, “And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.” The Gospel of John (18:10) further identifies this disciple as Peter and the servant as Malchus.
Answer 12:
c) To Caiaphas, the high priest
Explanation: In Matthew 26:57, it says, “And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.”
Answer 13:
c) His blood
Explanation: As mentioned in Matthew 26:28, Jesus says, “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Answer 14:
a) “Is it I, Rabbi?”
Explanation: Matthew 26:25 records Judas asking, “Is it I, Rabbi?” and Jesus answering him, “Thou hast said.”
Answer 15:
c) Thrice
Explanation: Jesus went away to pray three times and each time He returned, He found His disciples sleeping (Matthew 26:40-45).
Answer 16:
d) With a kiss
Explanation: Judas had arranged a sign: “Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.” This is recorded in Matthew 26:48-49.
Answer 17:
c) “I have spoken openly to the world; ask them which heard me.”
Explanation: In John 18:20-21, Jesus replied, “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.”
Answer 18:
c) He tore his clothes and accused Jesus of blasphemy.
Explanation: Matthew 26:65 says, “Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”
Answer 19:
c) Outside in the courtyard
Explanation: As per Matthew 26:69, Peter was sitting without in the palace (courtyard): and a damsel came unto him.
Answer 20:
d) His accent when he spoke
Explanation: In Matthew 26:73, people said to Peter, “Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee,” indicating that his accent gave him away.
Answer 21:
b) The crowing of a rooster
Explanation: Matthew 26:74-75 mentions, “And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.”
Answer 22:
d) He wept bitterly.
Explanation: The realization of his denial is captured in Matthew 26:75, “And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.”
