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Apostles Hangman Words

Names of the apostles and early disciples of Jesus.

Print the full list below — every word grouped by difficulty, ready for the whiteboard, the classroom, or family game night.

✝️ 117 words Clues included 4–20 letters
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Easy — up to 6 letters

40 words
John Beloved disciple and gospel author
Lois Grandmother of Timothy with sincere faith
Luke Beloved physician and gospel author
Mark Also called John Mark coworker
Paul Apostle to the nations
Chloe Corinthian whose people informed Paul
Demas Companion who later deserted Paul
Gaius Host of Paul and whole church
Jason Host of Paul in Thessalonica
Junia Outstanding among the apostles
Linus Companion named in second Timothy
Lydia Dealer in purple first convert in Europe
Peter Leader of the apostles
Rhoda Servant girl who answered the door
Rufus Chosen in the Lord greeted
Silas Missionary companion of Paul
Titus Reliable partner and fellow worker
Zenas Lawyer and coworker mentioned by Paul
Andrew Fisherman called as first disciple
Apphia Coworker greeted in Philemon
Aquila Tentmaker coworker of Paul
Carpus Keeper of cloak in Troas
Dorcas Disciple known for good works
Eunice Mother of Timothy with sincere faith
Euodia Coworker urged to agree
Hermas Believer greeted in Romans sixteen
Hermes Brother greeted among the saints
Joanna Follower who supported Jesus ministry
Justus Fellow worker of the circumcision
Lucius Teacher from Antioch greeted
Manaen Teacher raised with Herod
Martha Sister of Mary friend of Jesus
Mnason Early disciple who hosted Paul
Nereus Brother greeted with his sister
Nympha Host of church in her house
Philip Apostle who brought Nathanael
Phoebe Deacon of the church at Cenchreae
Pudens Brother sending greetings from Rome
Salome Follower present at the cross
Thomas Doubting apostle who later believed

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Medium — 7–9 letters

55 words
Amplias Beloved in the Lord at Rome
Apelles Approved in Christ in Rome
Apollos Eloquent teacher mighty in scriptures
Artemas Helper sent by Paul to Crete
Claudia Believer greeted in Rome
Clement Fellow worker whose name in book
Cleopas Walker to Emmaus who met Jesus
Crispus Synagogue ruler who believed
Damaris Athenian woman who believed
Erastus City treasurer and companion
Eubulus Companion sending greetings to Timothy
Matthew Tax collector turned apostle
Nicanor One of the seven chosen deacons
Nicolas Proselyte of Antioch among seven
Olympas Brother greeted among the saints
Phlegon Brother greeted in Romans sixteen
Publius Chief man of Malta who believed
Quartus Brother greeted in Romans sixteen
Sopater Companion from Berea accompanying Paul
Stephen First Christian martyr and deacon
Susanna Follower who supported Jesus ministry
Tertius Scribe who wrote the letter
Timothy Trusted coworker and young leader
Urbanus Fellow worker in the Lord
Achaicus Early Christian helper from Corinth
Barnabas Encourager missionary companion of Paul
Crescens Companion sent to Galatia
Epaphras Faithful minister from Colossae
Epenetus First convert in Asia
Eutychus Young man raised from sleep
Herodion Kinsman of Paul greeted
Matthias Chosen to replace Judas
Onesimus Runaway servant turned helpful brother
Parmenas One of the seven chosen deacons
Patrobas Brother greeted in Romans sixteen
Philemon Beloved fellow worker to whom Paul wrote
Secundus Companion from Thessalonica
Silvanus Fellow worker and coauthor with Paul
Syntyche Coworker urged to agree
Tryphena Worker in the Lord greeted
Tryphosa Worker in the Lord greeted
Tychicus Faithful minister and messenger
Barsabbas Joseph called Justus early disciple
Cornelius Centurion first Gentile convert
Demetrius Commended brother in third John
Dionysius Areopagite who believed in Athens
Nicodemus Pharisee who came to Jesus
Priscilla Teacher who instructed Apollos
Prochorus One of the seven chosen deacons
Sosipater Kinsman of Paul greeted
Sosthenes Coworker mentioned in first Corinthians
Stephanas Firstfruits in Achaia helpful leader
Thaddaeus Apostle also called Jude
Trophimus Companion who fell ill
Zacchaeus Tax collector who welcomed Jesus

Hard — 10+ letters

22 words
Andronicus Noted among the apostles in Rome
Asyncritus Believer greeted by Paul in Rome
Bartimaeus Healed by Jesus near Jericho
Fortunatus Corinthian who refreshed Paul
Theophilus Patron addressed by Luke
Aristarchus Companion of Paul in travel
Bartholomew Apostle also known as Nathanael
Onesiphorus Faithful helper who found Paul
Epaphroditus Coworker who risked his life
Jude Thaddeus Apostle also called Thaddaeus
Judas Iscariot Betrayed Jesus to authorities
Mary Magdalene Follower who first saw risen Jesus
Mary of Bethany Sister who sat at Jesus feet
James the Lesser Apostle called son of Alphaeus
James the Greater Son of Zebedee brother of John
Joseph Barsabbas Candidate to replace Judas
Joseph of Arimathea Disciple who buried Jesus
Mary Mother of James Follower present at the tomb
Mary Mother of Jesus Mother of Jesus in New Testament
Simeon of Jerusalem Early leader in Jerusalem church
Philip the Evangelist One of the seven and baptizer
Mary Mother of John Mark Believer whose house hosted prayer

Using this list in class

Split the class into two teams and alternate words from the Easy group, saving the Hard words for tie-breakers. Reading the clue aloud after the first wrong guess keeps younger players in the game.

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