Disciples and Apostles

John Practice Questions

20 free John practice questions for the Bible, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. Which occupation did John have before becoming a disciple of Jesus?
  2. Q2. Who was John's brother among the twelve apostles?
  3. Q3. What was the name of John's father?
  4. Q4. Which nickname did Jesus give to John and his brother James?
  5. Q5. Which of the twelve apostles is traditionally credited with writing the fourth Gospel?
  6. Q6. What phrase is often used in the Gospel to describe John himself?
  7. Q7. Which event did John witness along with Peter and James on a mountain with Jesus?
  8. Q8. Which book of the New Testament describing visions of the end times is traditionally attributed to John?
  9. Q9. On which island did John receive the visions recorded in Revelation?
  10. Q10. Which group of disciples formed Jesus' closest inner circle that included John?
  11. Q11. What did John do while Jesus was being crucified?
  12. Q12. Which responsibility did Jesus give John at the crucifixion?
  13. Q13. Which New Testament letters are traditionally attributed to John?
  14. Q14. Which theme is especially emphasized in John's writings?
  15. Q15. Which miracle recorded in the Gospel of John was Jesus' first sign?
  16. Q16. Which miracle did Jesus perform for Lazarus of Bethany according to John's Gospel?
  17. Q17. What title does John use for Jesus in the opening verse of his Gospel?
  18. Q18. Which disciple raced Peter to the empty tomb after hearing of Jesus' resurrection?
  19. Q19. Which major Christian belief is strongly emphasized throughout John's Gospel?
  20. Q20. According to tradition, which apostle lived to an old age and died naturally rather than as a martyr?