Demas

Demas is a figure mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. He is identified as a companion of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. Demas is first mentioned in a letter from Paul to the Colossians, where he is listed alongside Luke as a fellow worker. He is also mentioned in a letter to Philemon, where Paul refers to him as a fellow laborer. The third and final mention of Demas occurs in Paul's second letter to Timothy. In this passage, Paul states that Demas has deserted him and gone to Thessalonica, having loved this present world. This final reference is often interpreted as a sign of Demas's abandonment of Paul and his Christian mission due to a temptation or attraction to worldly pursuits. The exact nature of Demas's departure and his subsequent life are not detailed in the biblical accounts. His story serves as a brief but notable illustration of the challenges and human elements present within the early Christian movement.