Demas
a companion and fellow-labourer of Paul during his first
imprisonment at Rome (Philemon 1:24; Col. 4:14). It appears,
however, that the love of the world afterwards mastered him, and
he deserted the apostle (2 Tim. 4:10).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Demas' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.