Bible Dictionaries
Demas
Holman Bible Dictionary
(dee' muhss) A companion and co-worker of Paul the apostle (Colossians 4:14 ). Though in Philippians 1:24 Paul identified Demas as a “fellow-labourer,” 2 Timothy 4:10 indicates that this man later deserted Paul, “having loved this present world.”
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Demas'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/d/demas.html. 1991.