Demas
The name Demas means “popular.” Demas is mentioned in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Colossians 4:14.
Who was Demas?
A companion and fellow-labourer of Paul during his first imprisonment at Rome (Philemon 1:24; Col. 4:14). It appears, however, that the love of the world afterwards mastered him, and he deserted the apostle (2 Tim. 4:10).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Demas
- Colossians 4:14
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.
Timeline of Demas's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 57 AD | Paul's First Roman imprisonment |