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Easter Bible Trivia Quiz
This Easter Bible trivia quiz has 19 questions on the resurrection of Jesus as the four Gospels and Paul tell it, from the empty tomb to the breakfast by the Sea of Tiberias. The questions go from easy to hard, and every answer shows the verse it comes from in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), so you can check each detail yourself.
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What does this Easter Bible quiz cover?
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week after his crucifixion. All four Gospels describe that morning: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24 and John 20-21. They agree on the main events, the women at the tomb, the stone rolled away and the message that Jesus had risen, but each writer includes details the others leave out. Paul adds a short summary of the appearances in 1 Corinthians 15, one of the earliest written accounts.
The questions move through those passages in order: the women at dawn, the angel and the stone, Peter and the other disciple running to the tomb, Mary Magdalene in the garden, the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, Thomas, and the miraculous catch of fish in John 21. For the whole story first, read about Easter in the Bible or about Peter, who appears in several of these scenes.
Why do the Gospel accounts of Easter morning differ?
Readers often notice that the Gospels name different women, and mention one angel or two. Matthew names Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (Matthew 28:1); Mark adds Salome (Mark 16:1); Luke speaks of two men in radiant apparel (Luke 24:4), while Mark describes one young man in a white robe (Mark 16:5). Christians have usually read these as independent witnesses telling the same morning from different angles, each choosing what to include, and scholars discuss how they fit together.
This quiz does not try to settle those questions. Each question names the book it is drawn from, so the answer is clear from that one verse. If a detail surprises you, open the verse and read the surrounding chapter.
How can you use this quiz at Easter?
The quiz works for an Easter Sunday school class, a family game after Easter lunch or a youth group in the weeks after Easter. Read one Gospel account aloud, then play the questions from that chapter. Leaders who want a full series can start with the Lent Bible quiz, continue with the Holy Week quiz and the Good Friday quiz, and finish with this one. For verses to learn, see the Easter memory verses, and for a group without screens use the printable Bible quizzes.
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Try each question first, then open the answer to see the verse it comes from (Berean Standard Bible).
1. According to Matthew 28:1, when did Mary Magdalene and the other Mary go to see the tomb?Easy
- On the evening of the Sabbath
- At midnight on Friday
- At dawn on the first day of the week
- At noon on the third day
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Answer: C. At dawn on the first day of the week
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.”
2. According to Matthew 28:2, who rolled away the stone from the tomb?Easy
- The Roman guards
- Joseph of Arimathea
- An angel of the Lord
- Peter and John
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Answer: C. An angel of the Lord
There was a great earthquake, and an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled away the stone and sat on it.
“Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.”
3. According to Mark 16:1, why did the women buy spices?Easy
- To burn as incense in the temple
- To anoint the body of Jesus
- To sell at the Passover market
- To give to the guards
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Answer: B. To anoint the body of Jesus
When the Sabbath was over, the women bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.
“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.”
4. Which woman does Mark 16:1 name alongside Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James?Hard
- Martha
- Joanna
- Salome
- Susanna
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Answer: C. Salome
Mark names Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome. Luke 24:10 names Joanna in its own list.
“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.”
5. What question did the women ask one another on their way to the tomb in Mark 16?Medium
- Who will roll away the stone from the entrance?
- Where have they laid Him?
- Has He risen as He said?
- Will the guards let us in?
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Answer: A. Who will roll away the stone from the entrance?
Very early on the first day of the week they asked one another, "Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?"
“Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb. They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?””
6. In Luke 24, who asked the women, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?"Medium
- Peter and John
- Two men in radiant apparel
- A Roman centurion
- Joseph of Arimathea
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Answer: B. Two men in radiant apparel
Two men in radiant apparel suddenly stood beside the women and asked why they looked for the living among the dead.
“While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?”
7. According to Matthew 28:6, what did the angel tell the women?Easy
- He has gone up to the temple
- He is not here; He has risen, just as He said
- He was taken away by the guards
- He will rise after three more days
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Answer: B. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said
The angel said, "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay."
“But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.”
8. In John 20, who reached the empty tomb first?Medium
- Peter
- Thomas
- The other disciple, who outran Peter
- James the son of Zebedee
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Answer: C. The other disciple, who outran Peter
Peter and the other disciple ran together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
“Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.”
9. According to John 20:7, what did Peter see about the cloth that had been around Jesus' head?Hard
- It was missing from the tomb
- It was torn into pieces
- It was rolled up and lying separate from the linen cloths
- It was lying on the stone outside
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Answer: C. It was rolled up and lying separate from the linen cloths
Peter saw the linen cloths lying there, and the cloth from Jesus' head rolled up and lying separate from them.
“Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there. The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths.”
10. In John 20, whom did Mary Magdalene think Jesus was before she recognized him?Easy
- An angel
- A Roman soldier
- Joseph of Arimathea
- The gardener
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Answer: D. The gardener
Mary did not recognize Jesus at first; thinking he was the gardener, she asked where the body had been put. She knew him when he said, "Mary."
“When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there; but she did not recognize that it was Jesus. “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).”
11. According to Matthew 28, what were the soldiers paid to say?Medium
- That the disciples stole the body while they slept
- That an angel opened the tomb
- That Jesus had never died
- That the tomb was the wrong one
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Answer: A. That the disciples stole the body while they slept
The chief priests gave the soldiers a large sum of money and told them to say, "His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep."
“While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’”
12. According to Luke 24:13, to which village were two disciples walking when Jesus joined them?Easy
- Bethany
- Emmaus
- Jericho
- Capernaum
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Answer: B. Emmaus
That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
“That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.”
13. What was the name of one of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus?Hard
- Bartholomew
- Matthias
- Nicodemus
- Cleopas
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Answer: D. Cleopas
Luke names one of them, Cleopas, who asked Jesus if he was the only visitor to Jerusalem who did not know what had happened.
“One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?””
14. When did the two disciples at Emmaus recognize Jesus?Medium
- When He showed them His hands
- When He took bread, blessed and broke it
- When He called them by name
- When He walked on the water
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Answer: B. When He took bread, blessed and broke it
At the table Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing, broke it and gave it to them; then their eyes were opened and they recognized him.
“While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.”
15. In Luke 24, what did the risen Jesus eat in front of the disciples to show he was not a spirit?Medium
- A piece of broiled fish
- A loaf of bread
- A handful of grapes
- Honey from the comb
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Answer: A. A piece of broiled fish
Jesus asked if they had anything to eat; they gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he ate it in front of them.
“While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, and He took it and ate it in front of them.”
16. What did Thomas say when the risen Jesus showed him His hands and side?Medium
- Rabbi, where are You going?
- Lord, increase my faith!
- Truly this was the Son of God
- My Lord and my God!
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Answer: D. My Lord and my God!
Eight days later Jesus told Thomas to put his finger in his hands and side, and Thomas replied, "My Lord and my God!"
“Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!””
17. According to 1 Corinthians 15:6, to how many brothers did the risen Jesus appear at one time?Hard
- More than five hundred
- Seventy-two
- Twelve
- About three thousand
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Answer: A. More than five hundred
Paul writes that Jesus appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve, and after that to more than five hundred brothers at once.
“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.”
18. In John 21, how many large fish were in the net that Peter dragged ashore?Hard
- 153
- 120
- 200
- 77
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Answer: A. 153
The net was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many it was not torn.
“So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.”
19. After Jesus asked Peter a third time, "Do you love Me?", what did Jesus tell him to do?Medium
- Follow Me to Galilee
- Go and baptize the nations
- Wait in Jerusalem
- Feed My sheep
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Answer: D. Feed My sheep
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked a third time, answered that Jesus knew he loved him, and Jesus said, "Feed My sheep."
“Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.”
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Easter story in the Bible?
The resurrection is told in Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24 and John 20-21. Acts 1 describes Jesus' appearances over forty days and his ascension, and Paul summarizes the appearances in 1 Corinthians 15:3–8.
Is the word Easter in the Bible?
No. Modern translations such as the BSB do not use the word Easter; they speak of the resurrection and of the Passover. The name Easter for the celebration came later in church history.
Who saw the risen Jesus first?
John 20:14–16 describes Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene at the tomb, and Matthew 28:9 describes him meeting the women as they hurried from it. Paul's list in 1 Corinthians 15:5 begins with Cephas (Peter) and the Twelve.
On which day did Jesus rise from the dead?
All four Gospels place the empty tomb on the first day of the week, the day after the Sabbath, which is why most Christians celebrate Easter on a Sunday. Western and Orthodox churches calculate the date of Easter differently, so it often falls on different Sundays.
What happened to the guards at the tomb?
Matthew 28:11–13 says some of the guards reported to the chief priests, who paid them a large sum of money to say the disciples had stolen the body while they slept.