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DEMAS
Beloved of the Lord;
Remember: “For we are G4904-labourers together-συνεργοί (sunergoi)-a companion in work, fellow worker, (a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor:—companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow)) with God, ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.”
-(1 Corinthians 3:9)
1. Demas
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'Demas'
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The name 'Demas' can be found three (3) times in the New Testament. Demas was a brother and fellow-laborer of 'the faith'.
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Below are the three (3) verses that mention the name 'Demas':
(A) The letter to the Colossians is estimated to have been written
between: AD 61-62
(A1) Colossians 4:14
12 “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, G782 saluteth-ἀσπάζεται (aspazetai)-to salute, embrace, draw together, (to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to)) you, always *labouring fervently-ἀγωνιζόμενος (agonizomenos)-contend, wrestle, (to endeavor to accomplish something)) for-ὑπὲρ (huper)-for the sake of, (for one's advantage or benefit)) you in prayers, that-ἵνα (hina)-that, so that, in order that) *ye may stand-στῆτε (stete)-to set, place) *perfect-τέλειοι (teleioi)-ended, complete, ((in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.)), and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) complete-πεπληρωμένοι (pepleromenoi)-to fill up, fill full) in-ἐν (en)-in) all *the will-θελήματι (thelemati)-will, wish, what one wishes or has determined shall be done (i.e. objectively, thing willed)) of God. 13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. 14 Luke the beloved physician, and-καὶ (kai)-and, also, even) Demas-Δημᾶς (Demas) G782 *greet-ἀσπάζεται (aspazetai)-to salute, embrace, draw together, (to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to) you. 15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.”
OR,
(12 “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, ["IS-greetING"] you, always ["CONTENDING"] for you in prayers, that ["YE-MAY-BE-STANDING"] perfect, and ["complete"] in all the will of God. ... 14 Luke the beloved physician, and Demas ["IS-greetING"] you.”)
(A2) Example of Greek word:
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*ἀγωνιζόμενος-labouring fervently: click: Colossians 1:29-(striving)
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*G2476 (στῆτε-ye may stand) click: Ephesians 6:14 (στῆτε-stand)
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*τέλειοι-perfect: Mat 5:48 // 1 Cor 14:20-(men) // Jam 1:4 // Phil 3:15-(be perfect)
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*πεπληρωμένοι-complete: Rom 15:14-(filled) // Phil 1:11-(being filled) // Col 2:10
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*θελήματι-the will: click: Rom 1:10-(will) // 1 Pet 4:2-(to the will)
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*ἀσπάζεται-greet: Rom 16:23-(salute) // 1 Pet 5:13-(saluteth) // 2 Tim 4:21-(greeteth)
(A3) Note: In summary, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Colossians while in bonds at Rome. He concluded his letter with salutations on behalf of the fellow Christian brothers. All along, the Apostle Paul speaks well of his fellowservants. Compare:
(A4) Verse 7
7 “All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a-ὁ (ho)-the) beloved-ἀγαπητὸς (agapetos)-dearly beloved) brother-ἀδελφὸς (adelphos)-a brother, (i.e. a fellow-believer), and a faithful-πιστὸς (pistos)-faithful, steady) minister-διάκονος (diakonos)-deacon, labourer, ministrant), and fellowservant-σύνδουλος (sundoulos)-a co-slave, (i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine):—fellowservant) in the Lord:”
(A5) Verse 9
9 “With Onesimus a-τῷ (to)-the) faithful-πιστῷ (pisto)-faithful, steady) and beloved-ἀγαπητῷ (agapeto)-dearly beloved) brother-ἀδελφῷ (adelpho)-a brother, (i.e. a fellow-believer), who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.”
(A6) Verse 10
10 “Aristarchus my fellowprisoner-συναιχμάλωτός (sunaichmalotos)-a co-captive:—fellowprisoner) saluteth-Ἀσπάζεται (aspazetai)-to salute, embrace, draw together, (to salute one, greet, wish well to) you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him:)”
(A7) Note: Paul's fellowprisoner: (Aristarchus) was a companion of his during his ministry travels. cf. Acts 19:29, Acts 20:4, Acts 27:2, & Philemon 1:24.
(A8) Verse 12
10 “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant-δοῦλος (doulos)-a servant, (one who gives himself up wholly to another's will) of Christ, saluteth-ἀσπάζεται (aspazetai)-to salute, embrace, draw together, (to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to)) you, always labouring fervently-ἀγωνιζόμενος (agonizomenos)-contend, wrestle, (to endeavor to accomplish something)) for-ὑπὲρ (huper)-for the sake of, (for one's advantage or benefit)) you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect, and complete in all the will of God.”
(A9) Verse 14
14 “Luke the beloved physician, and-καὶ (kai)-and, also, even) Demas-Δημᾶς (Demas) greet-ἀσπάζεται (aspazetai)-to salute, embrace, draw together, (to salute one, greet, bid welcome, wish well to) you.”
(A10) Note: Luke the beloved physician, was Paul’s perpetual and individual companion in his travels.
(A11) Summary.
In light of the above,
Demas was a fellow Christian believer who did receive the preaching of the Gospel. For the Apostle Paul to include him in this letter, it had to mean that Demas had accepted the word of God. It is safe to say that Demas was also aware of other churches [Colossians]; for he greets them.
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(B) The letter to Philemon is estimated to have been written
between: AD 61-62
(B1) Philemon 1:24
23 “There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner-συναιχμάλωτός (sunaichmalotos)-a co-captive:—fellowprisoner) in Christ Jesus: 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas-Δημᾶς (Demas), Lucas, my G4904 fellowlabourers-συνεργοί (sunergoi)-a companion in work, fellow worker, (a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor:—companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow). 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. (Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.)”
(B2) Note: The Apostle Paul bares record that Demas was indeed a fellow laborer of the Faith, along with: Marcus, Aristarchus, & Lucas.
Note: Comments - Greetings from Paul’s Co-Workers: Paul uses the words “fellowprisoners,” “fellowlabourers,” and “fellowhelpers” in a number of his epistles. These words go deeper in meaning than just describing their personal relationships with Paul. It also describes their spiritual relationship with him in the sense that as they were partners and partakers of Paul’s labours and sufferings, ... -(Everett's Study Notes). SL
(B3) G4904-συνεργοί (sunergoi)
(B4) Note: There are only four (4) other verse with the Greek word:
G4904-συνεργοί (sunergoi), as found in Philemon 1:24.
Inflection: (Adjective, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(B5) 1 Corinthians 3:9
“For we are G4904-labourers together-συνεργοί (sunergoi) with God, ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.”
(Inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(B6) 2 Corinthians 1:24
“Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are G4904-helpers-συνεργοί (sunergoi) of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”
(Inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(B7) Colossians 4:11
“And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only G4904-are my fellowworkers-συνεργοί (sunergoi) unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”
(Inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(B8) 3 John 1:8
5 “Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the Brethren, and to strangers: 6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the Church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: 7 Because that for his Name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be
G4904-fellowhelpers-συνεργοί (sunergoi) to the truth.”
(Inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(B9) There is a total of thirteen (13) verses
that use the Strong's Number: G4904.
Below are four (4) more examples of the Strong's Number: G4904
with different inflections.
(B10) Romans 16:3
“Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my G4904-helpers-συνεργούς (sunergous) in Christ Jesus:”
(Inflection: Adjective, Accusative, Plural, Masculine)
(B11) Romans 16:21
“Timotheus my G4904-workfellow-συνεργός (sunergos), and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen salute you.”
(Inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(B12) 1 Thessalonians 3:2
“And sent Timotheus our brother and minister of God, and our G4904-fellowlabourer-συνεργὸν (sunergon) in the Gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:”
(Inflection: Adjective, Accusative, Singular, Masculine)
(B13) Philemon 1:1
“Paul a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and G4904-fellowlabourer-συνεργῷ (sunergo),”
(Inflection: Adjective, Dative, Singular, Masculine)
(B14) In Summary.
It is evident that Demas was a fellow believer of 'the Faith'. He was called a fellowlabourer along with Luke the physician. In every example above, a fellowlabourer [or variants of G4904] was in association with a fellow Christian believer. Furthermore, these Christians are said to be:
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fellowlabourer in the Gospel of Christ
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helpers in Christ Jesus
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labourers together with God
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fellowhelpers to the truth
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fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God
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helpers of your joy
(B15) Note: From what we know, Demas was a fellowlabourer who served in the ministry with Paul for approximately 5-7 years before forsaking him.
(B16) Note: At this point I will not be correcting common misconceptions, such as:
"Demas was never truly born-again" or "he was a false brother".
This entire site is replete with examples of what defines an 'Active' believer.
It is one thing to say:
“He used to be a believer.”
than to say:
“He was never a real believer.”
(B17) Note: additional support:
https://www.fght.org/demas-the-backslidden-minister/
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(C) The second letter to Timothy is estimated to have been written
between: AD 67-68
(C1) 2 Timothy 4:10
8 “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas-Δημᾶς (Demas) G1459-hath forsaken-ἐγκατέλιπεν (egkatelipen)-to leave down in, (to desert, abandon, forsake)) me, having loved-ἀγαπήσας (agapesas)-to love, (of things; denotes to take pleasure in the thing, prize it above other things, be unwilling to abandon it or do without it) this present-νῦν (nun)-now, (adverb of Time, now, i.e. at the present time)) world-αἰῶνα (aiona)-age, dispensation, (this age, present age)), and G4198-is departed-ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthe)-to go on, (literally; of going from one place to another 'go', travel, go(away, forth, one's way)) unto Thessalonica: Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.”
OR,
(8 Henceforth there is laid up-(Present, Passive-Deponent) for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give-(Future, Active) me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love-(Perfect, Active) his appearing. 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas hath forsaken-(Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative) me, having loved-(Aorist, Active) this present world, and is departed-(Aorist, Passive-Deponent) unto Thessalonica: Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.”)
OR,
(8 Henceforth ["IS-beING-reservED"] for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge ["SHALL-BE-FROM-GIVING"] me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also ["ones-HAVING-LOVED"] his appearing. 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas ["abandonED"//"forsook"] me, ["LOVing"] this present world, and ["WAS-GONE"//"went"] unto Thessalonica: Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.”)
(C2) Note: Please differentiate between the Greek words:
(G1459-ἐγκατέλιπεν-hath forsaken-to leave down in, (to desert, abandon, forsake)) &
(G4198-ἐπορεύθη-is departed-to go on, (literally; of going from one place to another 'go', travel, go(away, forth, one's way)).
these two words are not synonymous nor similar to each other.
(C3) The Strong's Number:
G1459-'to forsake'
(C4) 2 Timothy 4:10
(“For Demas G1459-hath forsaken-ἐγκατέλιπεν (egkatelipen)-to leave down in, (to desert, abandon, forsake)) me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica: ...”)
(C5) Below are five (5) examples of
the Strong's Number: G1459-'to forsake'.
(C6) Matthew 27:46
46 “And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani, that is to say, My God, my God, why G1459-hast thou forsaken-ἐγκατέλιπες me?”
OR,
(that is to say, My God, my God, why ["YOU-abandonED"] me?)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Singular)
(C7) 2 Corinthians 4:9
8 “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, 9 Persecuted, but not G1459-forsaken-ἐγκαταλειπόμενοι; cast down, but not destroyed.”
OR,
(Persecuted, but not ["beING-abandonED"//"being-forsaken"]; cast down, but not destroyed.)
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Passive, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(C8) Hebrews 10:25
24 “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love, and to good works: 25 Not G1459-forsaking-ἐγκαταλείποντες the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is: but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”
OR,
(Not ["abandonING"//"forsaking"] the assembling of ourselves together, ...)
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine)
(C9) Hebrews 13:5
5 “Let your conversation be without covetousness: and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor
G1459-forsake-ἐγκαταλίπω thee.”
OR,
(“... for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor ["I-MAY-BE-abandonING"//"I-may-be-forsaking"] thee.)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, 1st Person, Singular)
(C10) 2 Timothy 4:16
14 “Alexander the Coppersmith did me much evil, the Lord reward him according to his works. 15 Of whom be thou ware also, for he hath greatly withstood our words. 16 At my first answer no man stood-συμπαρεγένετο (sumparegeneto)-to be along with) with me, but all men G1459-forsook-ἐγκατέλιπον me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”
OR,
(“At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men ["abandonED"//"forsook"] me: ...”)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Plural)
(C11) The Strong's Number:
G4198-'to traverse'
(C12) 2 Timothy 4:10
(“For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is G4198-is departed-ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthe)-to go on, (literally; of going from one place to another 'go', travel, go(away, forth, one's way)) unto Thessalonica: ...”)
(C13) Note: Below are three (3) examples of
the Greek word: G4198-ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthe)
as found in 2 Timothy 4:10.
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Passive-Deponent, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular)
(C14) Matthew 19:15
15 “And he laid his hands on them, G4198-and departed-ἐπορεύθη thence.”
OR,
(“And he laid his hands on them, ["He-WAS-GONE"//"he-went"] thence.)
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Passive-Deponent, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular)
(C15) Luke 1:39
39 “And Mary arose in those days, G4198-and went-ἐπορεύθη into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda,”
OR,
(“And Mary arose in those days, ["WAS-GONE"//"went"] into the hill country with haste, ...”)
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Passive-Deponent, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular)
(C16) John 8:1
1 “Jesus G4198-went-ἐπορεύθη unto the Mount of Olives:”
OR,
(“Jesus ["WAS-GONE"//"went"] unto the Mount of Olives:)
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Passive-Deponent, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular)
(C17) Note: As you can see,
there is a clear distinction between the Greek words:
(G1459-hath forsaken-ἐγκατέλιπεν) & (G4198-is departed-ἐπορεύθη)
(C18) The Strong's Number:
G25-'to love'
(C19) 2 Timothy 4:10
(“For Demas hath forsaken me, G25-having loved-ἀγαπήσας (agapesas)-to love, (of things; denotes to take pleasure in the thing, prize it above other things, be unwilling to abandon it or do without it) this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica: ...”)
(C20) Note: Below are two (2) examples of
the Greek word: G25-ἀγαπήσας (agapesas)
as found in 2 Timothy 4:10.
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(C21) John 13:1
1 “Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come, that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, G25-having loved-ἀγαπήσας (agapesas) his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.”
OR,
(out of this world unto the Father, ["LOVing"] his own which were in the world)
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(C22) 2 Thessalonians 2:16
16 “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God even our Father, which
G25-hath loved-ἀγαπήσας (agapesas) us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,”
OR,
(and God even our Father, which ["One-LOVing"] us,)
(Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(C23) Note: Now,
Can you understand the the type of (G25-love)
Demas had for the world?
(C24) The Strong's Numbers:
G3568 + G165
(C25) 2 Timothy 4:10
(“For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this G3568-present-νῦν (nun)-now, (adverb of Time, now, i.e. at the present time)) G165-world-αἰῶνα (aiona)-age, dispensation, (this age, present age)), and is is departed unto Thessalonica: ...”)
(C26) Note: Below is one (1) examples of
the Strong's Numbers: G3568 + G165.
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(C27) Titus 2:12
11 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts we should live soberly, righteously and godly in this G3568-present-νῦν (nun) G165-world-αἰῶνι (aioni), 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ,”
OR,
(should live soberly, righteously and godly in this ["NOW"//"current"] ["eon"],)
(C28) Compare & Contrast:
2 Timothy 4:8-10 & Titus 2:12-13
(C29) 2 Timothy 4:8-10
8 “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that G25-love-ἠγαπηκόσιν (egapekosin)-to love, (to welcome with desire, long for) his G2015-appearing-ἐπιφάνειαν (epiphaneian)-manifestation, an appearing, appearance, (i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ). 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, G25-having loved-ἀγαπήσας (agapesas)-to love, (of things; denotes to take pleasure in the thing, prize it above other things, be unwilling to abandon it or do without it) this
G3568-present-νῦν (nun)-now, (adverb of Time, now, i.e. at the present time)) G165-world-αἰῶνα (aiona)-age, dispensation, (this age, present age)), and is departed unto Thessalonica: Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.”
(C30) Titus 2:12-13
12 “Teaching us that denying-ἀρνησάμενοι (arnesamenoi)-to deny, disown, (i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate) ungodliness and worldly-κοσμικὰς (kosmikas)-belongning to the world, worldly, (i.e. having the character of this (present) corrupt age)) lusts-ἐπιθυμίας (epithumias)-desire, over desire, (specifically, desire for what is forbidden, lust) we should live soberly, righteously and godly, in this
G3568-present-νῦν (nun)-now, (adverb of Time, now, i.e. at the present time)) G165-world-αἰῶνι (aioni)-age, dispensation, (this age, present age)), 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious G2015-appearing-ἐπιφάνειαν (epiphaneian)-manifestation, an appearing, appearance, (i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ) of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ,”
(C31) Commentaries:
Demas, a short form of Demetrius, Paul’s fellow worker, had succumbed to the allurements of the world (instead of loving Christ’s appearing; ...)-(Constable's Expository Notes). SL
(C32) In Summary.
From what we are able to know of Demas:
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Demas was a Christian believer.
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He was a fellow-worker of Paul, along with Mark and Luke.
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He served in the ministry for approximately 5-7 years (AD 61-62 - 67-68)
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He abandoned / forsook Paul.
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He loved the world, and went back to it.
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it is unknown what became of Demas after his departure from Rome to Thessalonica.
(D) 1 John 2:15-17
15 “Love-ἀγαπᾶτε-["be-ye-loving!"-Present, Active, Imperative] not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that G4160-doeth-ποιῶν (poion)-'to do') the will-θέλημα (thelema)-will, wish) of God abideth-μένει (menei)-to remain, continue) for-εἰς (eis)-with a view to) ever.”
OR,
“... but he that (doeth-Verb, Present, Active) the will of God (abideth-Verb, Present, Active) for ever.
(D1) Note: Definition of the Present-tense: a.) Represents a simple statement of fact or reality viewed as occurring in actual time. b.) which indicates that the action is in the now. c.) The present represents a present state, [or] an action going on at the present time.
(D2) Note: Definition of the Active voice: a.) indicates that the subject performs the action. b.) The active voice is used when the subject of the sentence is the agent of the action described in the Verb (i.e. doeth // abideth).
OR,
(“... but he that doeth-["DOING"] the will of God abideth-["IS-REMAINIG"] for-["INTO"] τὸν-["THE"] ever.”
(D3) Note: Below are two (2) examples of the Greek word:
(G4160-ποιῶν (poion)-doeth) as found in 1 John 2:15-17:
(D4) Matthew 7:26
26 “And every one that heareth-ἀκούων (akouon)-to hear, (hearken, to yield obedience to the voice) these sayings of mine, and G4160-doeth-ποιῶν (poion)-to do, (signifies to carry out, to execute)) them not-μὴ (me)-no, not), shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:”
(D5) Luke 6:47
47 “Whosoever cometh-ἐρχόμενος (erchomenos)-to come, (to commit oneself to the instruction of Jesus and enter into fellowship with him) to me, and heareth-ἀκούων (akouon)-to hear, (hearken, to yield obedience to the voice) my sayings, and G4160-doeth-ποιῶν (poion)-to do, (signifies to carry out, to execute)) them, I will shew you to whom he is like.”
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"May The Truth Prevail"
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