Demas

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 3 verses

Demas was a companion of Paul who later deserted him because he loved the world.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Colossians 4:14.

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Verses that name Demas

Colossians 4:14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
2 Timothy 4:10 because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
Philemon 1:24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.