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19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And the writing was: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Then many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. 21 Therefore the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but, ‘He said, “I am the King of the Jews.”’” 22 Pilate answered, “___________.” -John 19:19-22
Correct Answer
C. What I have written, I have written.
Explanation
The correct answer is "What I have written, I have written." This answer reflects Pilate's refusal to change the title on the cross despite the objections of the chief priests. He asserts that his decision is final and he will not alter what he has already written. This statement shows Pilate's firmness and unwillingness to be swayed by the demands of others.
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25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple ______ standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. -John 19:25-27
Correct Answer
C. Whom He loved
Explanation
The correct answer is "whom He loved". In this passage, Jesus is on the cross and sees his mother standing nearby, along with other women. He tells his mother to behold her son, referring to the disciple whom He loved. This indicates that Jesus has entrusted the care of his mother to this disciple.
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Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, ______, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.” -John 20:1
Correct Answer
A. Whom Jesus loved
Explanation
The correct answer is "whom Jesus loved" because in the passage, Mary Magdalene went to Simon Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved to tell them that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. This phrase is used to refer to the disciple whom Jesus had a special affection for.
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21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, _______________.... -John 20:21-23
Correct Answer
B. They are forgiven them
Explanation
The correct answer is "they are forgiven them". This is supported by the statement made by Jesus in the passage, where he tells his disciples that if they forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven. This implies that the disciples have the authority to forgive sins on behalf of God.
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23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, _________.” -John 20:23
Correct Answer
B. They are retained
Explanation
This statement suggests that if someone forgives the sins of others, then those sins are forgiven. However, if someone chooses to retain or hold onto the sins of others, then those sins will also be retained and not forgiven.
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7 Therefore that disciple ______ said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. -John 21:7
Correct Answer
B. Whom Jesus loved
Explanation
The correct answer is "whom Jesus loved." This answer is supported by the phrase "that disciple" mentioned in the question. In the Gospel of John, the disciple whom Jesus loved is often referred to as the one who leaned against Jesus during the Last Supper. This disciple is traditionally believed to be John, one of the twelve apostles and a close friend of Jesus. Therefore, it can be inferred that the disciple mentioned in the question is John, whom Jesus loved.
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20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus _____ following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” 21 Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?” -John 21:20-21
Correct Answer
B. Loved
Explanation
Peter, upon turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following him. This disciple was the one who had leaned on Jesus' breast at the supper. Peter then asked Jesus about the one who would betray Him. Seeing this, Peter also asked Jesus about the fate of this beloved disciple. Therefore, the correct answer is "loved."
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22 Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, _______? You follow Me.” -John 21:22
Correct Answer
C. What is that to you
Explanation
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to Peter and addressing his curiosity about another disciple's fate. Jesus essentially tells Peter that it is not his concern or business what happens to the other disciple. The phrase "what is that to you" implies that Peter should focus on his own journey and relationship with Jesus, rather than worrying about others.