Read Gospel of Matthew_NABRE Chapter 25
Matthew Chapter 25 Questions
1. In the Parable of the Ten
Virgins (Matthew 25:1), what does the kingdom of heaven compare to?
a. A banquet feast
b. A wedding celebration
c. A marketplace
d. A royal court
Answer: b. A wedding celebration (Matthew 25:1)
Matthew 25:1“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like
ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
2. How many of the virgins were
described as foolish in Matthew 25:2?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
Answer: d. Five (Matthew 25:2)
Matthew 25:2. Five of them were
foolish and five were wise.
3. According to Matthew 25:3, what
did the foolish virgins fail to bring when taking their lamps?
a. Perfume
b. Extra wicks
c. Oil
d. Candles
Answer: c. Oil (Matthew 25:3)
Matthew 25:3. The foolish ones, when taking their
lamps, brought no oil with them,
4. Why did the virgins, both
foolish and wise, fall asleep in Matthew 25:5?
a. They were bored
b. The bridegroom was long delayed
c. It was a custom before a wedding
d. They were tired from the day's activities
Answer: b. The bridegroom was long delayed (Matthew
25:5)
Matthew 25:5. Since the bridegroom was long delayed,
they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
5. What announcement was made at
midnight in Matthew 25:6?
a. The arrival of the bride's family
b. The beginning of the wedding ceremony
c. The departure of the bridegroom
d. The imminent arrival of the bridegroom
Answer: d. The imminent arrival of the bridegroom
(Matthew 25:6)
Matthew 25:6. At midnight, there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to
meet him!’
6. In Matthew 25:8, what did the
foolish virgins ask the wise virgins for?
a. Extra lamps
b. More perfume
c. Some of their oil
d. Additional flasks
Answer: c. Some of their oil (Matthew 25:8)
Matthew 25:8. The foolish ones said to the wise,
‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
7. When the cry was made at
midnight in Matthew 25:6, what were the virgins instructed to do?
a. Go to sleep
b. Trim their lamps
c. Prepare the banquet hall
d. Wake up the bridegroom
Answer: b. Trim their lamps (Matthew 25:7)
Matthew 25:7. Then all those virgins got up and
trimmed their lamps.
8. What was the response of the
wise virgins to the request of the foolish virgins in Matthew 25:9?
a. They refused to share their oil
b. They directed them to the merchants
c. They shared their oil willingly
d. both a and b
Answer: d. both a and b (Matthew 25:9)
Matthew 25:9But the wise ones replied, ‘No, for
there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy
some for yourselves.’
9. In Matthew 25:10, what happened
when the foolish virgins went to buy oil?
a. They found a generous seller
b. The marketplace was closed
c. The bridegroom arrived
d. They were given oil for free
Answer: c. The bridegroom arrived (Matthew 25:10)
Matthew 25:10While they went off to buy it, the
bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.
Then the door was locked.
10. According to Matthew 25:11,
what did the foolish virgins say to the bridegroom when they arrived?
a. "Welcome!"
b. "We have extra oil now."
c. "Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’
d. "Sorry, we're late."
Answer: c.
"Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ (Matthew 25:11)
Matthew 25:11. Afterwards the other virgins came and
said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’
11. What lesson is conveyed
through the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25?
a. The importance of sharing
b. The need for preparation and readiness
c. The significance of elaborate celebrations
d. The danger of sleeping during ceremonies
Answer: b. The need for preparation and readiness
(Matthew 25:13)
Matthew 25:13. Therefore, stay awake, for you know
neither the day nor the hour.
12. What time did the cry
announcing the arrival of the bridegroom occur?
a. Morning
b. Noon
c. Evening
d. Midnight
Answer: d.
Midnight (Matthew 25:6)
Matthew 25:6. At midnight, there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
13. When the foolish virgins asked
the wise for oil, what was the wise virgins' response?
a. They shared their oil
b. They refused to share
c. They directed them to the merchants
d. They scolded them for being foolish
Answer: b.
They refused to share, and directed them to the merchants (Matthew 25:8-9)
Matthew 25:8. The foolish ones said to the wise,
‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9But the wise ones
replied, ‘No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants
and buy some for yourselves.’
14. What happened to the foolish
virgins while they went to buy oil?
a. The bridegroom left without them
b. They found a better feast
c. They lost their way
d. The door was locked when they returned
Answer: d.
The door was locked when they returned (Matthew 25:10)
Matthew 25:10. While they went off to buy it, the
bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.
Then the door was locked.
15. How did the bridegroom respond
to the foolish virgins' request?
a. He scolded them
b. He forgave them
c. He opened the door
d. He said he did not know them
Answer: d.
He said he did not know them (Matthew 25:12)
Matthew 25:12. But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to
you, I do not know you.’
16. What exhortation did the
parable of the Ten Virgins end with?
a. Go and tell others about the parable
b. Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour
c. The first will be last and the last will be first
d. Those who have ears let him hear
Answer: b.
Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour
Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day
nor the hour. (Matthew 25:13)
17. How did the wise virgins
prepare for the bridegroom's delayed arrival?
a. They brought extra lamps
b. They brought extra wedding attire
c. They brought flasks of oil with their lamps
d. They brought gifts for the other virgins
Answer: c.
They brought flasks of oil with their lamps
4but the wise brought flasks of oil with their
lamps. (Matthew 25:4)
18. What did the foolish virgins
suggest when their lamps were running out of oil?
a. They asked the wise virgins for help
b. They went to buy more oil
c. They lit their lamps without oil
d. They borrowed lamps from the merchants
Answer: a.
They asked the wise virgins for help
8The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of
your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ (Matthew 25:8)
19. What did the servant with five
talents do with them?
a. Buried them in the ground
b. Traded with them and made another five talents
c. Gave them away to the poor
d. Invested them in real estate
Answer: b. Traded with them and made another five
talents
Matthew 25:16. the one who received five talents
went and traded with them, and made another five. (Matthew 25:16)
20. What was the master's response
to the servant with five talents?
a. "You wicked and lazy servant!"
b. "You have done well, my faithful servant."
c. "Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great
responsibilities."
d. "You knew I harvest where I did not plant."
Answer: c. "Since you were faithful in small
matters, I will give you great responsibilities." (Matthew 25:21)
Matthew 25:21. His master said to him, ‘Well done,
my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.
21. How did the servant with two
talents use them?
a. Buried them in the ground
b. Traded with them and made two more talents
c. Gave them away to the poor
d. Invested them in stocks
Answer: b. Traded with them and made two more talents
(Matthew 25:22)
Matthew 25:22. [Then] the one who had received two
talents also came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. See, I
have made two more.’
22. What does the statement
"stay awake" in Matthew 25:13 imply?
a. Remain physically alert
b. Be spiritually prepared and vigilant
c. Avoid sleeping during weddings
d. Attend events with excitement
Answer: b.
Be spiritually prepared and vigilant (Matthew 25:13)
Matthew 25:13. Therefore, stay awake,* for you know
neither the day nor the hour.
23. What did the man going on a
journey do before leaving?
a. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them
b. He sold all his possessions
c. He gave each servant a specific task
d. He left without informing anyone
Answer: a. He called his servants and entrusted his
possessions to them (Matthew 25:14)
Matthew 25: 14. “It will be as when a man who was
going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to
them.
24. How many talents did the
master give to the servant with the most ability?
a. Three talents
b. Five talents
c. Two talents
d. Ten talents
Answer: b. Five talents (Matthew 25:15)
Matthew 25:15. To one he gave five talents; to
another, two; to a third, one—to each according to his ability. Then he went
away. Immediately
25. In the Parable of the Talents,
how many talents did the master give to the servant who received the least?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Five
Answer: a. One
Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents; to
another, two; to a third, one—to each according to his ability. Then he went
away. Immediately
26. According to the parable, what
did the servant who received five talents do with them?
a. Bury them in the ground
b. Traded with them
c. Give them to the poor
d. Return them to the master
untouched
Answer: b. Traded with them
Matthew 25:16the one
who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five.
27. What did the master say to the
servant who had received five talents and gained five more?
a. "You wicked, lazy
servant!"
b. "Take the talent from
him and give it to the one with ten."
c. "Well done, my good and
faithful servant."
d. "Throw this useless
servant into the darkness outside."
Answer: c. "Well done, my good and faithful
servant." (Matthew 25:21)
Matthew 25:21. His master said to him, ‘Well done,
my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’
28. According to Matthew 25:29,
what principle does the master emphasize regarding those who have and those who
have not?
a. The principle of equality
b. The principle of justice
c. The principle of generosity
d. The principle of abundance
Answer: b. The principle of abundance (Matthew
25:29)
Matthew 25:29. For to everyone who has, more will be
given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has
will be taken away.
29. How do the condemned goats respond in verse 44?
a. They express remorse and seek forgiveness
b. They argue with the king
c. They acknowledge their shortcomings
d. They deny neglecting the needs of others
Answer: d. They deny neglecting the needs of others (Matthew 25:44)
Matthew 25:44. Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’
30. What is the king's final verdict and outcome for the goats and the righteous in verses 45-46?
a. Both go to eternal punishment
b. The righteous go to eternal life, and the goats go to eternal punishment
c. Both go to eternal life
d. The righteous go to eternal punishment, and the goats go to eternal life
Answer: b. The righteous go to eternal life, and the goats go to eternal punishment (Matthew 25:45-46)
Matthew 25:45. He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ 46l And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
31. According to the parable, what did the master do after a long time?
a. He went on another journey
b. He settled accounts with his servants
c. He distributed more talents
d. He rewarded the servants without checking their actions
Answer: b. He settled accounts with his servants (Matthew 25:19)
Matthew 25:19. After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them.
22. In Matthew 25:28, what alternative
suggestion does the master give to the servant who buried his talent in the
ground?
a. Put the money in the bank
b. Give the talent to the one
with ten talents
c. Invest in a fruitful vineyard
d. Use the talent for personal
needs
Answer: a. Put the money in the bank (Matthew 25:27)
Matthew 25:27Should you not then have put my money
in the bank so that I could have got it back with interest on my return?
23. What was the master's response
to the servant with two talents?
a. "You wicked and lazy servant!"
b. "You have done well, my faithful servant."
c. "Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great
responsibilities."
d. "You knew I harvest where I did not plant."
Answer: c. "Since you were faithful in small
matters, I will give you great responsibilities." (Matthew 25:23)
Matthew 25:23. His master said to him, ‘Well done,
my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’
24. How did the servant with one
talent use it?
a. Traded with it and made more talents
b. Buried it in the ground
c. Gave it away to the poor
d. Used it for personal enjoyment
Answer: b. Buried it in the ground (Matthew 25:18)
Matthew 25:18. But the man who received one went off
and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money.
25. What was the master's response
to the servant with one talent?
a. "You wicked and lazy servant!"
b. "You have done well, my faithful servant."
c. "Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great
responsibilities."
d. "You knew I harvest where I did not plant."
Answer: a. "You wicked and lazy servant!"
(Matthew 25:26)
Matthew 25:26. His master said to him in reply, ‘You
wicked, lazy servant!* So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and
gather where I did not scatter?
26. What did the master instruct
to be done with the one talent of the unfaithful servant?
a. Give it to the servant with five talents
b. Throw it away
c. Bury it deeper
d. Give it to the poor
Answer: a. Give it to the servant with ten talents
(Matthew 25:28)
Matthew 25:28. Now then! Take the talent from him
and give it to the one with ten.
27. What was the fate of the
useless servant in the parable?
a. He was
rewarded with more talents
b. He was
praised for his honesty
c. He was
thrown into the darkness outside, where there was wailing and grinding of teeth
d. He was
given another chance to prove himself
Answer:
c. He was thrown into the darkness outside, where there was wailing and
grinding of teeth (Matthew 25:30)
Matthew 25:30. And throw this useless
servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of
teeth.’
28. What reason does the king give
for the condemnation of the goats in verses 42-43?
a. They were wealthy and did not share
b. They did not offer sacrifices
c. They failed to show mercy and kindness
d. They did not attend religious ceremonies
Answer: c. They failed to show mercy and kindness
(Matthew 25:42-43)
Matthew 25:42. For I was hungry and you gave me no
food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43a stranger and you gave me no
welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not
care for me.’
32. How did the servant with five
talents describe his actions to the master?
a. "I
buried them in fear of losing them."
b. "I
invested wisely in the market."
c. "I
have made five more talents."
d. "I
hid them to keep them safe."
Answer:
c. "I have made five more talents." (Matthew 25:20)
Matthew 25:20. The one who had
received five talents came forward bringing the additional five.* He said,
‘Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’
33. What was the master's response
to the servant with two talents?
a. "You wicked and lazy
servant!"
b. "You have done well, my
faithful servant."
c. "Since you were
unfaithful, I will take away what you have."
d. "You knew I harvest where
I did not plant."
Answer: b.
"You have done well, my faithful servant." (Matthew 25:23)
Matthew 25:23. His master said to him, ‘Well done,
my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’
34. According to the master, what
should the unfaithful servant have done with the talent he received?
a. Invested it in real estate
b. Buried it in the ground
c. Put it in the bank to earn
interest
d. Given it to the poor
Answer: c.
Put it in the bank so that the master could have got it back with interest on
his return (Matthew 25:27)
Matthew 25:27. Should you not then have put my money
in the bank so that I could have got it back with interest on my return?
35. What principle does the master
emphasize when he says, "For to everyone who has, more will be
given"?
a. The principle of generosity
b. The principle of equality
c. The principle of responsibility
d. The principle of abundance
Answer: a.
The principle of abundance (Matthew 25:29)
Matthew 25:29. For to everyone who has, more will be
given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has
will be taken away.
36. Where is the useless servant
thrown according to the parable?
a. Into Gahanna
b. Into the sea
c. Into the darkness outside
d. Into a hell
Answer: c.
Into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth
(Matthew 25:30)
Matthew 25:30. And throw this useless servant into
the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.’
37. How does the king address
those on his left in verse 42?
a. As friends
b. As beloved
c. As accursed
d. As honored
Answer: c. As
accursed (Matthew 25:42)
Matthew 25:42. For I was hungry and you gave me no
food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
38. In verse 44, how do the
condemned respond to the king's words?
a. With repentance
b. With defiance
c. With humility
d. With gratitude
Answer: b.
With defiance (Matthew 25:44)
Matthew 25:44. Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord,
when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in
prison, and not minister to your needs?’
39. What is the common destiny of
the goats, as mentioned in Matthew 25:46?
a. Eternal life
b. Eternal punishment
c. Temporary reward
d. Limited consequences
Answer: b.
Eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46)
Matthew 25:46. And these will go off to eternal
punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
40. According to verse 37, what is
the righteous' response to the king's mention of their deeds?
a. They remain silent
b. They boast about their deeds
c. They express surprise and ask
for clarification
d. They deny their actions
Answer: c.
They express surprise and ask for clarification (Matthew 25:37)
Matthew 25:37. Then the righteous* will answer him
and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give
you drink?
41. What event is described in
Matthew Chapter 25, beginning with verse 31?
a. The Last Supper
b. The Crucifixion
c. The Judgment of the Nations
d. The Transfiguration
Answer: c. The Judgment of the Nations (Matthew
25:31)
Matthew 25:31. “When the Son of Man comes in his
glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne,
42. How does Jesus describe the
separation of the nations in verse 32?
a. Based on wealth
b. Based on physical appearance
c. As a shepherd separates sheep from goats
d. Randomly chosen
Answer: c. As a shepherd separates sheep from goats
(Matthew 25:32)
Matthew 25:32g and all the nations* will be
assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd
separates the sheep from the goats.
43. Where does Jesus place the
sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:33?
a. The sheep on his left and the goats on his right
b. The sheep and goats together
c. The sheep on his right and the goats on his left
d. The sheep and goats are not mentioned
Answer: c. The sheep on his right and the goats on
his left (Matthew 25:33)
Matthew 25:33. He will place the sheep on his right
and the goats on his left.
44. What criteria does Jesus use
to judge the righteous on his right in verses 35-36?
a. Wealth and prosperity
b. Acts of mercy
c. Knowledge of scripture
d. Political influence
Answer: b. Acts of mercy (Matthew 25:35-36)
The criterion of judgment will be the deeds of mercy
that have been done for the least of Jesus’ brothers (Mt 25:40).
45. How do the righteous respond
to Jesus' words in verses 37-39?
a. They deny their actions
b. They boast about their deeds
c. They express surprise and ask for clarification
d. They remain silent
Answer: c. They express surprise and ask for
clarification (Matthew 25:37-39)
Matthew 25:37. Then the righteous* will answer him
and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give
you drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and
clothe you? 39When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’
46. What is the king's response to
the righteous in verse 40?
a. He rebukes them for their lack of faith
b. He commends them and acknowledges their actions as done for him
c. He ignores them
d. He condemns them to eternal punishment
Answer: b. He commends them and acknowledges their
actions as done for him (Matthew 25:40)
Matthew 25:40. And the king will say to them in
reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of
mine, you did for me.’
47. To whom does the king say,
"Depart from me, you accursed," in verse 41?
a. The righteous
b. The goats on his right
c. The sheep on his left
d. The goats on his left
Answer: d. The goats on his left (Matthew
25:41)
Matthew 25:41. Then he will say to
those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire
prepared for the devil and his angels.
48. In verse 31, how is the Son of
Man described when he comes in his glory?
a. Humble and meek
b. Radiant and glorious
c. Hidden and discreet
d. Angry and judgmental
Answer: b.
Radiant and glorious (Matthew 25:31)
Matthew 25:31. “When the Son of Man comes in his
glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne,
49. According to verse 34, what
does the king say to those on his right, who are blessed by his Father?
a. "You will receive earthly
riches."
b. "Inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world."
c. "You are unworthy of my
blessings."
d. "You must prove yourselves
further."
Answer: b.
"Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world." (Matthew 25:34)
Matthew 25:34. Then the king will say to those on
his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
50. What specific actions are
mentioned as examples of the righteous serving the king in verses 35-36?
a. Visiting temples regularly
b. Offering sacrifices daily
c. Providing food, drink,
welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the ill, and visiting
prisoners
d. Engaging in political
activities
Answer: c.
Providing food, drink, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the
ill, and visiting prisoners (Matthew 25:35-36)
Matthew 25:35. For I was hungry and you gave me
food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, 36naked
and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’
51. In verse 41, what does the
king say the eternal fire is prepared for?
a. The righteous
b. The goats on his left
c. The devil and his angels
d. Both the righteous and the
goats
Answer: c.
The devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41)
Matthew 25:41. Then he will say to those on his left,
‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and
his angels.
52. According to verse 45, what
does the king emphasize about the actions or inactions toward the least ones?
a. They are inconsequential
b. They directly impact the king
c. They are irrelevant
d. They are optional
Answer: b.
They directly impact the king (Matthew 25:45)
Matthew 25:45He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to
you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’
53. What term is used to describe
the destiny of the righteous in verse 46?
a. Temporary punishment
b. Eternal life
c. Limited existence
d. Conditional reward
Answer: b.
Eternal life (Matthew 25:46)
Matthew 25:46. And these will go off to eternal
punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”