From fishermen turned apostles to Roman centurions, from wealthy tax collectors to faithful widows, the New Testament is filled with unforgettable characters whose lives intersected with the greatest story ever told. Their names, their actions, and their encounters with Jesus have inspired believers for two thousand years.
But how well do you really know them? Can you name the disciple who doubted the resurrection until he saw Jesus’ wounds? Do you remember which woman was the first to see the empty tomb? What about the Roman centurion whose faith amazed Jesus?
This quiz features 20 questions designed to test your knowledge of the fascinating people who appear in the Gospels, the Book of Acts, and the Epistles. Some names are famous, others are obscure, but all played a part in God’s redemptive plan.
Before you begin, please read the following important note to ensure you get the most out of this experience:
Note:Â After answering all the questions, your result will be displayed, showing how many questions you answered correctly and how many you missed. Please pay close attention and make sure you do not skip any questions, as your result will only be displayed if you answer all of them. If you finish the quiz and your result does not appear, please review your answers to ensure that no question was left unanswered.
After viewing your results, we encourage you to go through all the questions again. You will see the answer you selected and the correct answer clearly indicated, helping you learn and understand the Scriptures even better.
Do you think you know the New Testament characters? Let’s put your knowledge to the test!
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Question of
Who was known as the “beloved disciple” and wrote a Gospel, three epistles, and Revelation?
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Peter
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James
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John
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Andrew
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Which woman accompanied Paul and Silas on part of their missionary journey, but was sent back home?
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Lydia
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Priscilla
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Euodia
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No specific woman is sent back
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Who was the father of John the Baptist?
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Zechariah (Zacharias)
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Joseph
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Simeon
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Eli
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What was the name of the beggar who lay at the gate of the rich man in Jesus’ parable?
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Lazarus
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Bartimaeus
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Zacchaeus
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Simon
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Who was the wife of Aquila and a fellow worker with Paul?
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Lydia
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Phoebe
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Priscilla (Prisca)
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Chloe
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Question of
Which of these characters did not have their name changed by Jesus?
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Simon (to Peter)
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Saul (to Paul)
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James (to Lazarus)
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Levi (to Matthew)
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Question of
Who was the doubting disciple who needed to see Jesus’ wounds to believe in the resurrection?
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Philip
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Nathanael
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Thomas
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Matthew
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Who was the Roman centurion who was devout and God-fearing, and whose conversion is detailed in Acts 10?
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Cornelius
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Claudius Lysias
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Julius
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The centurion at the cross
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Who were the two men chosen as candidates to replace Judas Iscariot?
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Matthias and Justus (Joseph called Barsabbas)
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Matthias and Barnabas
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Justus and Mark
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Matthias and Stephen
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Question of
Who was the prophet who warned Paul through symbolic action that he would be bound in Jerusalem?
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Silas
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Agabus
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Philip
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Ananias
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Who was the Jewish sorcerer and false prophet on Cyprus who opposed Paul and Sergius Paulus?
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Simon Magus
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Bar-Jesus (Elymas)
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Alexander the coppersmith
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Demetrius
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Who was the father of Alexander and Rufus, and was forced to carry Jesus’ cross?
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Joseph of Arimathea
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Simon of Cyrene
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Nicodemus
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Jairus
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Who was the young man who fell from a window while Paul was preaching late into the night?
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Eutychus
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Tychicus
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Epaphroditus
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Demas
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Question of
Who was the Philippian jailer?
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His name is not given
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Lucius
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Jason
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Stephanas
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Question of
Which woman was a seller of purple goods from Thyatira and was Paul’s first convert in Philippi?
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Chloe
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Lydia
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Syntyche
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Damaris
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Question of
Who was the high priest who ordered Paul to be struck on the mouth?
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Caiaphas
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Ananias
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Annas
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Eleazar
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Question of
Who was the Roman governor who kept Paul in prison for two years, hoping for a bribe?
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Festus
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Felix
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Gallio
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Pilate
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Question of
Who was the brother of Jesus who became a leader in the Jerusalem church and wrote an epistle?
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Jude
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James
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Joses
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Simon
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Who was the man from Cyprus, a Levite, who sold a field and gave the money to the apostles?
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Barnabas (Joseph)
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Mnason
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Simeon called Niger
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Manaen
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Question of
Who was the servant girl who recognized Peter at the gate after his miraculous release from prison?
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Lydia
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Rhoda
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Tabitha
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Syntyche
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