Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
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.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.Who were they?
- A. Two priests
- B. A Pharisee and a publican
- C. Two scribes
- D. A scribe and a Sadducee
4.How did the Pharisee pray?
- A. With himself
- B. Aloud before the people
- C. On his knees
- D. With incense
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.How often did the Pharisee fast?
- A. Once a month
- B. Twice a week
- C. Daily
- D. On feast days only
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.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.Which man went down justified?
- A. The Pharisee
- B. Both
- C. The publican
- D. Neither
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.B. Certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous — Luke 18:9 (KJV)
Unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.
2.B. Up into the temple to pray — Luke 18:10 (KJV)
Two men went up into the temple to pray.
3.B. A Pharisee and a publican — Luke 18:10 (KJV)
The one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
4.A. With himself — Luke 18:11 (KJV)
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself.
5.B. That he was not as other men are — Luke 18:11 (KJV)
God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are.
6.B. Twice a week — Luke 18:12 (KJV)
I fast twice in the week.
7.B. Smote upon his breast — Luke 18:13 (KJV)
Smote upon his breast.
8.B. God be merciful to me a sinner — Luke 18:13 (KJV)
God be merciful to me a sinner.
9.C. The publican — Luke 18:14 (KJV)
This man went down to his house justified rather than the other.
10.B. Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased — Luke 18:14 (KJV)
Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.