The Twelve Apostles: Hard Bible Trivia

1. According to Matthew's account, what was the occupation of James and John before Jesus called them to follow Him?

2. Which apostle is identified as a Zealot in the Gospel accounts?

3. In John 1:45-46, Philip tells Nathanael about Jesus, and Nathanael expresses skepticism about Jesus's hometown. Which city does Nathanael initially doubt could produce anything good?

4. What was the Greek name of Matthew, the apostle and tax collector, before Jesus called him?

5. According to John 11:16, Thomas makes a statement about Jesus going to Judea to raise Lazarus. What does Thomas say to the other disciples?

6. In Acts 12:1-2, which apostle was executed by King Herod Agrippa I with the sword?

7. What was the relationship between the apostles Andrew and Simon Peter?

8. According to Galatians 2:11-14, what significant conflict occurred between Peter and Paul at Antioch?

9. Which apostle's father is specifically named Alphaeus, making him part of a pair of apostles with the same patronymic?

10. In the lists of apostles found in Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1, how many different names appear across all four lists?