The story of Demas
Demas was a companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. He is best known for his apostasy, or abandonment of the Christian faith. He is mentioned in several of Paul's epistles, including Colossians, Philemon, and 2 Timothy. Demas was born in the first century AD, and his parents are unknown. He had no known siblings. He was a companion of Paul during his missionary journeys, and was present at the writing of several of Paul's epistles. Demas is best known for his apostasy, which is mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:10. In this passage, Paul laments that Demas had forsaken him and had chosen to love the present world. This is the only mention of Demas' apostasy, and it is not known what caused him to abandon the faith. Demas is an important figure in the New Testament, as his apostasy serves as a warning to other Christians to remain faithful to the Lord. His story is a reminder that even those who have been close to the Lord can turn away from Him.
Name meaning
The name "Demas" has its origins in ancient Greek culture and is found in the New Testament of the Bible. The name is typically understood to mean "popular" or "one who is popular with the people." In the Bible, Demas is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul but later is noted to have forsaken Paul, "having loved this present world" (2 Timothy 4:10). As a result, the name sometimes carries connotations of desertion or worldly temptation in Christian contexts.
Name origin
Greek
First mention
Colossians 4:14
Appearances in the Bible
3 mentions