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10 Bible Trivia Questions About Peter with Answers and References
Updated November 10, 2026
Quick answer
Here are 10 Bible trivia questions about the apostle Peter, the fisherman who became a pillar of the church, each with a short answer and a Scripture reference in the Gospels. They are the quick version of our 20 questions list, good for a short Sunday school review or a small group opener.
Impulsive, passionate and restored: Peter fell and got back up like few others. Below are 10 questions about him, from his original name to his walk on the water, each with a reference so you can check it in the text. You can print the list after a free sign-up, with or without the answers, or show it on a screen in presentation mode.
The questions, with answers and references
1. What was Peter's original name?
Answer: Simon; Jesus called him Cephas, which means Peter — John 1:42
2. What does the name Peter mean?
Answer: Rock (stone) — John 1:42
3. What was Peter's occupation?
Answer: Fisherman, on the Sea of Galilee — Matthew 4:18
4. Who was Peter's brother, also an apostle?
Answer: Andrew, who brought him to Jesus — John 1:40-42
5. What town was Peter from?
Answer: Bethsaida; later he lived in Capernaum — John 1:44
6. Whom did Jesus heal in Peter's house?
Answer: Peter's mother-in-law, who lay sick with a fever — Matthew 8:14-15
7. What happened when Peter walked on the water?
Answer: He began to sink when he saw the strong wind, and Jesus caught him — Matthew 14:29-31
8. What was Peter's great confession about Jesus?
Answer: "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God" — Matthew 16:16
9. What did Jesus promise to give Peter after his confession?
Answer: The keys of the kingdom of heaven — Matthew 16:19
10. Which disciples were with Peter at the transfiguration?
Answer: James and John — Matthew 17:1
Activities to use with these questions
Open the meeting with a Bible activity and close with the questions from this list. Each page has step-by-step instructions, a key verse and a variation for your group.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print the questions about Peter?
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Where can I find more questions about Peter?
The 20 questions list continues with Peter's denial, his restoration, Pentecost and the book of Acts.
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