First century AD · disciple of Jesus around AD 28–30
Thomas Bible quiz
Start with these 3 free questions on Thomas. Tap an answer to check it: each one is explained with the verse it comes from. The full quiz (12 questions, up to the details most readers miss) is in Bible Academy.
Easy questions
1. What other name does Thomas go by in John’s Gospel?
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Answer: Didymus. John writes “Thomas, which is called Didymus.” Bartholomew and Thaddeus are other apostles, and Barsabbas is the surname of a man proposed to replace Judas. John 11:16
2. What did Thomas say when he saw the risen Jesus?
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Answer: My Lord and my God. Thomas answered, “My Lord and my God!” “Rabbi, thou art the Son of God” is what Nathanael said, and “Thou art the Christ” is what Peter said. John 20:28
3. How long after Jesus’ first visit to the disciples did he come again, this time with Thomas present?
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Answer: Eight days later. “And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut.” John 20:26