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'''Demas''' is the name of a Biblical person mentioned three times in the [[New Testament]].  The mentions are shown below in what is traditionally considered chronological order:
 
'''Demas''' is the name of a Biblical person mentioned three times in the [[New Testament]].  The mentions are shown below in what is traditionally considered chronological order:
  
*First, in Philemon 24, he is mentioned as a "fellow laborer" along with others so named.
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*First, in {{bibleverse|Philemon|24|9}}, he is mentioned as a "fellow laborer" along with others so named.
*Second, in Colossians 4:14, he is simply mentioned by name (along with Luke "the beloved physician")
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*Second, in {{bibleverse|Colossians|4:14|9}}, he is simply mentioned by name (along with Luke "the beloved physician")
*Third and last, in 2 Timothy 4:10 (commonly believed to be Paul's last epistle), he is mentioned as having forsaken Paul, "having loved this present world".
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*Third and last, in {{bibleverse|2 Timothy|4:10|9}} (commonly believed to be Paul's last epistle), he is mentioned as having forsaken Paul, "having loved this present world".
  
 
[[Category:Biblical Persons]]
 
[[Category:Biblical Persons]]

Latest revision as of 00:10, February 10, 2021

Demas is the name of a Biblical person mentioned three times in the New Testament. The mentions are shown below in what is traditionally considered chronological order:

  • First, in Philemon 24, he is mentioned as a "fellow laborer" along with others so named.
  • Second, in Colossians 4:14, he is simply mentioned by name (along with Luke "the beloved physician")
  • Third and last, in 2 Timothy 4:10 (commonly believed to be Paul's last epistle), he is mentioned as having forsaken Paul, "having loved this present world".