Demos/Demas
Paul's coworker who left him
Demas was one of the apostle Paul's coworkers in preaching the gospel. He is first mentioned as a faithful helper, but later became known for leaving Paul because he loved this present world. His story stands as a warning about the danger of putting worldly things before service to Christ.
Événements clés
Mentioned as Paul's coworker
Demas is mentioned together with Luke as one of Paul's coworkers in the letter to Philemon, written during Paul's first imprisonment in Rome.
Sends greetings to the Colossians
In the letter to the Colossians, Demas sends his greetings to the church, showing that he was active in the work alongside Paul at this time.
Demas Leaves Paul for Love of the World
In 2 Timothy, Paul writes with sorrow that Demas has left him because he loved the present world and went to Thessalonica. This happened during Paul's second imprisonment.