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    Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Quiz

    10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com

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    1. 1.To whom did Jesus speak this parable?

      • A. His disciples only
      • B. Certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous
      • C. The multitude
      • D. The chief priests
    2. 2.Where did the two men go?

      • A. A synagogue
      • B. Up into the temple to pray
      • C. Upon a mountain
      • D. Into a house
    3. 3.Who were they?

      • A. Two priests
      • B. A Pharisee and a publican
      • C. Two scribes
      • D. A scribe and a Sadducee
    4. 4.How did the Pharisee pray?

      • A. With himself
      • B. Aloud before the people
      • C. On his knees
      • D. With incense
    5. 5.What did the Pharisee thank God for?

      • A. His mercy
      • B. That he was not as other men are
      • C. Daily bread
      • D. His salvation
    6. 6.How often did the Pharisee fast?

      • A. Once a month
      • B. Twice a week
      • C. Daily
      • D. On feast days only
    7. 7.What did the publican do as he stood afar off?

      • A. Lifted his hands
      • B. Smote upon his breast
      • C. Tore his garments
      • D. Held a sacrifice
    8. 8.What did the publican pray?

      • A. Forgive me my debts
      • B. God be merciful to me a sinner
      • C. Lord remember me
      • D. Have mercy, Son of David
    9. 9.Which man went down justified?

      • A. The Pharisee
      • B. Both
      • C. The publican
      • D. Neither
    10. 10.What principle closes the parable?

      • A. The first shall be last
      • B. Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased
      • C. Faith without works is dead
      • D. Without holiness none shall see the Lord

    Answer Key

    1. 1.B. Certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteousLuke 18:9 (KJV)

      Unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.

    2. 2.B. Up into the temple to prayLuke 18:10 (KJV)

      Two men went up into the temple to pray.

    3. 3.B. A Pharisee and a publicanLuke 18:10 (KJV)

      The one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

    4. 4.A. With himselfLuke 18:11 (KJV)

      The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself.

    5. 5.B. That he was not as other men areLuke 18:11 (KJV)

      God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are.

    6. 6.B. Twice a weekLuke 18:12 (KJV)

      I fast twice in the week.

    7. 7.B. Smote upon his breastLuke 18:13 (KJV)

      Smote upon his breast.

    8. 8.B. God be merciful to me a sinnerLuke 18:13 (KJV)

      God be merciful to me a sinner.

    9. 9.C. The publicanLuke 18:14 (KJV)

      This man went down to his house justified rather than the other.

    10. 10.B. Every one that exalteth himself shall be abasedLuke 18:14 (KJV)

      Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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