WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2024 Question 36

Question 36

Trial and Death of Jesus

During the trial of Jesus, what was Peter's reaction when the bystanders detected that he was a Galilean? He

  1. A.confronted them in disagreement.
  2. B.disagreed with tears and sorrows.
  3. C.swore and cursed himself in disagreement.
  4. D.regretted coming to the porch.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (swore and cursed himself in disagreement.)

Explanation

"He began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, 'I do not know the man'" (Matthew 26:73-74).