Questions asked of Jesus
This topic contains doctrinal/theological questions people asked Jesus, many of which are said to have been asked with the intent to trap him in his words.
“Why do [John’s disciples] and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?”
Mt 9:14–17
“Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?”
Mt 11:2–6
“Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”
Mt 12:9–13
“We wish to see a sign from you.”
Mt 12:38–42; 16:1–4; Mk 8:11–13; Lk 11:29–32
“Why do you speak to them in parables?”
Main topic: Purpose of parables Mt 13:10–17
“Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.”
Mt 15:1–20; Mk 7:5–23
“Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Mt 18:1–6
“How often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?”
Mt 18:21–35
“Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?”
Main topic: Divorce Mt 19:3–12; Mk 10:2–12
“What good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
Mt 19:16–26; Mk 10:17–27; Lk 18:18–27
“By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”
Mt 21:23–27; Mk 11:27–33; Lk 20:1–8
“Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
Main topic: Citizenship
Mt 22:15–22; Mk 12:13–17; Lk 20:19–26
“In the resurrection, therefore, of the seven, whose wife will she be?”
Mt 22:23–33; Mk 12:18–27; Lk 20:27–39
“Which is the great commandment in the Law?”
Mt 22:34–40; Mk 12:28–34
“What shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Lk 10:25–37