Demas Δημᾶς

Demas was a companion of Paul who later deserted him because he loved the world.

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Where Demas appears

Colossians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Philemon (1)

Key verses

• Colossians 4:14 first mention — Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
• 2 Timothy 4:10 — For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
• Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.