Gospel of John Chapter 20 quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   At what time of day did Mary Magdalene arrive at the tomb?

   Answer: Early, while still dark

   Why: Only John says it was still dark; Mark has the sun already risen, and Luke says early dawn.

2. 2 Medium

   Why did the disciples lock the doors where they were meeting?

   Answer: For fear of the Jewish leaders

   Why: Here the Gospel means the ruling authorities in Jerusalem, not Jewish people in general: the disciples were themselves Jews.

3. 3 Hard

   In John 20, what was the first word Jesus spoke to Mary Magdalene?

   Answer: Woman

   Why: Greek gynai is a formal address rather than a harsh one; John's Jesus uses the same word for his mother at Cana and again from the cross.

4. 4 Easy

   Who was the first person to see the empty tomb in John 20?

   Answer: Mary Magdalene

   Why: The other gospels send several women; John names her alone, yet her report keeps a plural: we do not know where they laid him.

5. 5 Medium

   What did Thomas say he must see to believe?

   Answer: The mark of the nails

   Why: John never records Thomas actually touching anything; face to face with the risen Jesus, he answered: My Lord and my God.

6. 6 Hard

   In John 20, why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene "Do not cling to me"?

   Answer: He had not yet ascended

   Why: The Greek is a present imperative, closer to 'stop clinging' than 'do not touch'; in Latin it became the famous Noli me tangere.