Bartholomew Bible Quiz
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Bartholomew is often identified with which other apostle?
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1. Bartholomew is often identified with which other apostle?
- A) Nathanael (correct answer)
- B) Peter
- C) James
- D) Judas
Answer: Nathanael. Bartholomew is commonly identified with Nathanael in the Gospel of John. John 1:49
2. What was Bartholomew's primary role?
- A) Apostle and missionary (correct answer)
- B) Pharisee
- C) Tax collector
- D) High priest
Answer: Apostle and missionary. Bartholomew served as an apostle and missionary spreading the gospel. Matthew 10:1
3. Which of the following is NOT a name associated with Bartholomew?
- A) Son of Talmai
- B) Simon (correct answer)
- C) Bartholomew
- D) Nathanael
Answer: Simon. Simon is not associated with Bartholomew; he is a different apostle. Matthew 10:2
4. What is Bartholomew's significance in Christian tradition?
- A) He betrayed Jesus
- B) He spread the gospel (correct answer)
- C) He denied Jesus
- D) He was the first martyr
Answer: He spread the gospel. Bartholomew is remembered for his role in spreading the gospel. The Acts of the Apostles 1:26
5. Where is Bartholomew mentioned in the context of the apostles' names?
- A) Revelation
- B) Acts of the Apostles
- C) Hebrews
- D) Matthew (correct answer)
Answer: Matthew. Bartholomew is named in the apostolic lists in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 10:3
6. In which chapter of Matthew is Bartholomew listed among the apostles?
- A) Chapter 5
- B) Chapter 10 (correct answer)
- C) Chapter 15
- D) Chapter 28
Answer: Chapter 10. Bartholomew is listed among the apostles in Matthew Chapter 10. Matthew 10
7. What does the name Bartholomew mean?
- A) Son of John
- B) Son of Peter
- C) Son of David
- D) Son of Talmai (correct answer)
Answer: Son of Talmai. Bartholomew means 'son of Talmai' in Aramaic. Matthew 10
8. In which Gospel is Bartholomew listed among the apostles?
- A) All of the above (correct answer)
- B) Luke
- C) Matthew
- D) Mark
Answer: All of the above. Bartholomew is mentioned in the lists in all three Gospels. Matthew 10
9. What was Bartholomew's role among Jesus' followers?
- A) Disciple
- B) Prophet
- C) Teacher
- D) Apostle (correct answer)
Answer: Apostle. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Matthew 10
10. Which event did Bartholomew witness as one of the apostles?
- A) Transfiguration
- B) Last Supper (correct answer)
- C) Baptism of Jesus
- D) Crucifixion
Answer: Last Supper. Bartholomew was present at the Last Supper with Jesus and the other apostles. Luke 22