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Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> for Demas has deserted me, having loved the present age, and he has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a> For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a> for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica—Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for Demas, having loved this present age, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for Demas, having loved [the pleasures of] this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> because Demas has deserted me, since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> for Demas has deserted me, because he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Demas loves the things of this world so much that he left me and went to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Demas has abandoned me. He fell in love with this present world and went to the city of Thessalonica. Crescens went to the province of Galatia, and Titus went to the province of Dalmatia. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Demas fell in love with this present world and has deserted me, going off to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> because Demas, having fallen in love with this present world, has abandoned me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/net/2_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a> For Demas deserted me, since he loved the present age, and he went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and hath departed to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For Demas has deserted me--loving, as he does, the present age--and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/web/2_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a> for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; and Titus to Dalmatia. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for Demas forsook me, having loved the present age, and went on to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia; <a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> for Demas has deserted me, having loved the present age, and he has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for Demas forsook me, having loved the present age, and went on to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia, <a href="/slt/2_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Demas has forsaken me, having loved the time now, and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Crescens into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Crescens has gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a> for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For De’mas has forsaken me, having loved this world, and has gone to Thes-salo- ni’ca; Cres’cens to Ga-la’tia; Titus to Dalma’tia. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Dema has abandoned me and loves this world and he has gone to Thessaloniqa, Qrisqus to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for Demas has forsaken me, having loved the present age; and he has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For Demas has left me, having loved the present age, and is gone into Thessalonica; Crescents into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/mace/2_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for Damas, out of love to this world has abandon'd me, and is gone to Thessalonica: Crescens, to Galatia: and Titus, to Dalmatia. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For Demas has deserted me--loving, as he does, the present age--and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for Demas forsook me, having loved this present age, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens, to Galatia; Titus, to Dalmatia. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> through love of this world, and is gone to Thessalonica; as is Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia: Luke only is with me. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=644" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Personal Concerns</a> 9Make every effort to come to me quickly, 10<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1214.htm" title="1214: Dēmas (N-NMS) -- Demas, a helper of Paul in Rome. Probably for Demetrios; Demas, a Christian.">Demas,</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: agapēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">in his love of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">this</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōna (N-AMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">world,</a> <a href="/greek/1459.htm" title="1459: enkatelipen (V-AIA-3S) -- From en and kataleipo; to leave behind in some place, i.e. let remain over, or to desert.">has deserted</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: eporeuthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">gone</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2332.htm" title="2332: Thessalonikēn (N-AFS) -- From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor.">Thessalonica.</a> <a href="/greek/2913.htm" title="2913: Krēskēs (N-NMS) -- Crescens, a Christian, coadjutor of Paul. Of Latin origin; growing; Cresces, a Christian.">Crescens has gone</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1053.htm" title="1053: Galatian (N-AFS) -- Of foreign origin; Galatia, a region of Asia.">Galatia,</a> <a href="/greek/5103.htm" title="5103: Titos (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.">and Titus</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1149.htm" title="1149: Dalmatian (N-AFS) -- Probably of foreign derivation; Dalmatia, a region of Europe.">Dalmatia.</a> 11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Colossians 4:14</a> Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings. <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a> as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a> After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62</a> Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/john/12-25.htm">John 12:25</a> Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a> For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a> They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. <a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Hebrews 10:38-39</a> But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” / But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Mark 4:18-19</a> Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, / but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. <a href="/philippians/2-21.htm">Philippians 2:21</a> For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6</a> I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a> For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.Demas.<a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Colossians 4:14,15</a> Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you… <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a> Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.hath.<a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">2 Timothy 4:16</a> At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.<a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">2 Timothy 1:15</a> This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.<a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a> But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.having.<a href="/luke/9-61.htm">Luke 9:61,62</a> And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house… <a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Luke 14:26,27,33</a> If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple… <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Luke 16:13</a> No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.<a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15,16</a> Love 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… <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4,5</a> For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith… Thessalonica.<a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Acts 17:1,11,13</a> Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: … Galatia.<a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6</a> Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,<a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a> And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.<a href="/galatians/1-2.htm">Galatians 1:2</a> And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:Titus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Age</a> <a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Demas</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Forsaken</a> <a href="/galatians/1-2.htm">Galatia</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Present</a> <a href="/philippians/4-16.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/philippians/4-16.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Age</a> <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Demas</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">Forsaken</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Galatia</a> <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Life</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 4</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">He exhorts him to preach the Word with all care and diligence;</a> 6. <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">certifies him of the nearness of his death;</a> 9. <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">wills him to come speedily unto him, and to bring Marcus with him;</a> 14. <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">warns him to beware of Alexander the metalworker.</a> 16. <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">informs him what had befallen him at his first answering;</a> 19. <a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">and soon after he concludes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_timothy/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>because Demas, in his love of this world, Demas is mentioned in other New Testament letters as a fellow worker of Paul (<a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Colossians 4:14</a>, <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a>). His love for the world suggests a prioritization of earthly desires over spiritual commitments, echoing warnings found in 1 <a href="/john/2-15.htm">John 2:15-17</a> about the dangers of loving the world. This phrase highlights the tension between worldly attractions and spiritual duties, a recurring theme in Paul's writings.has deserted me The act of desertion here is significant, as it reflects a personal betrayal and abandonment during a time of need. Paul, imprisoned and facing execution, experiences the pain of being left by a trusted companion. This mirrors the experience of Jesus, who was also deserted by His disciples (<a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a>). It underscores the cost of discipleship and the reality of human frailty.and gone to Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a major city in Macedonia, known for its commerce and strategic location. It was a place where Paul had previously established a church (<a href="/acts/17.htm">Acts 17:1-9</a>). Demas's departure to Thessalonica could indicate a return to a more comfortable or familiar environment, away from the hardships associated with Paul's ministry.Crescens has gone to Galatia, Crescens is not mentioned elsewhere in the New Testament, but his journey to Galatia suggests a continuation of missionary work. Galatia was a region where Paul had previously established churches (<a href="/galatians/1-2.htm">Galatians 1:2</a>). This indicates that despite the challenges, the mission of spreading the Gospel continued, reflecting the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).and Titus to Dalmatia. Titus, a trusted companion of Paul, is known for his leadership and organizational skills (<a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4-5</a>). Dalmatia, part of modern-day Croatia, represents the spread of the Gospel to new regions. This movement aligns with the expansion of the early church as described in Acts, showing the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that the Gospel would be preached to all nations (<a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/demas.htm">Demas</a> A companion of Paul who is mentioned in other epistles as a fellow worker. In this verse, he is noted for having deserted Paul due to his love for the present world. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A major city in Macedonia, significant in early Christian history. It was a place where Paul had previously established a church. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crescens.htm">Crescens</a> A lesser-known figure in the New Testament, mentioned here as having gone to Galatia. His mission or purpose is not detailed in the scriptures. 4. <a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm">Galatia</a> A region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) where Paul had established several churches. It is known for the recipients of the Epistle to the Galatians. 5. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A close associate of Paul, known for his leadership and pastoral work. He is mentioned here as having gone to Dalmatia. 6. <a href="/topical/d/dalmatia.htm">Dalmatia</a> A region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, part of modern-day Croatia. It was an area where early Christian missions were active.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_worldly_affections.htm">The Danger of Worldly Affections</a> Demas's desertion serves as a warning about the dangers of prioritizing worldly desires over spiritual commitments. Believers are encouraged to examine their own lives for areas where worldly affections may be taking precedence over their faith. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a> Despite Demas's departure, others like Crescens and Titus continued their ministry work. This highlights the importance of faithfulness and perseverance in serving God, even when others fall away. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_desertion.htm">The Reality of Desertion</a> Paul’s experience with Demas reminds us that even in Christian ministry, there can be disappointments and desertions. It is crucial to remain steadfast and trust in God’s plan, even when faced with such challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The mention of various individuals and their locations underscores the importance of a supportive Christian community. Believers are encouraged to build and maintain strong relationships within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 4</a> <a href="/q/who_was_demas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Demas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christians_handle_pet_loss.htm">What are the doctrines of demons?</a> <a href="/q/timothy's_key_bible_contributions.htm">What are Timothy's key contributions in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_tim_1_15_lack_evidence.htm">In 2 Timothy 1:15, Phygelus and Hermogenes abandon Paul, yet they appear nowhere else—does the lack of external evidence call the narrative into question? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) For Demas hath forsaken me.--This once faithful companion of St. Paul had been with him during the first imprisonment of the Apostle at Rome (<a href="/colossians/4-14.htm" title=" Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.">Colossians 4:14</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm" title="Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow laborers.">Philemon 1:24</a>); but now, terrified by the greater severity and the threatened fatal ending of the second imprisonment, had forsaken his old master.Having loved this present world.--Chrysostom paraphrases as follows: "Having loved ease and safety, chose rather to live daintily at home than to suffer affliction, than to endure hardship, with me, and with me to bear these present dangers." The tradition, however, which relates that he became in after days an idol priest at Thessalonica is baseless. Demas is a shorter form, probably, for the well-known and now common Grecian name of Demetrius.The present world (ai?na): that is, the present (evil) course of things.Is departed unto Thessalonica.--From Chrysostom's words above quoted, Thessalonica was apparently the "home" of Demas. It has been supposed, however, by some, that Thessalonica was chosen by Demas as his abode when he left St. Paul because it was a great mercantile centre, and his business connections were there, and he preferred them, the rich and prosperous friends, to St. Paul, the condemned and dying prisoner. Thessalonica was, at this time, one of the great cities of the empire. It was the most populous of the Macedonian cities, and had been chosen to be the metropolis of that great province. Before the founding of Constantinople, it was evidently the capital of Greece and Illyricum, as well as of Macedonia. It was famous throughout the Middle Ages, and is celebrated by the early German poets under the abbreviated name of "Salneck," which as become the Saloniki of the Levant of our days. It is singular that the name of its patron saint, "Demetrius," martyred about A.D. 290 (identified above with Demas), whose local glory (comp. Conybeare and Howson's St. Paul, chap. 9) has even eclipsed that of St. Paul, the founder of the Church, should be identical with that of the "forsaker" of St. Paul.Crescens to Galatia.--Nothing is known of this friend of St. Paul. One tradition speaks of him as a preacher in Galatia, and another of his having founded the Church of Vienne in Gaul. There is a curious variation in some of the older authorities here, "Gallia" being read instead of Galatia. Whether Crescens, on his leaving St. Paul, went to Galatia or Gaul is, therefore, uncertain.Titus unto Dalmatia.--Dalmatia was a province of Roman Illyricum, lying along the Adriatic. Nothing is known respecting this journey of Titus. It was, most probably, made with the Apostle's sanction.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Forsook for hath forsaken, A.V.; went for is departed, A.V.; to for unto, A.V. (twice). Demas. Nothing more is known of Demas than what is gathered from the mention of him in <a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Colossians 4:14</a> and <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Philemon 1:1:24</a>. We learn from those passages that he was a fellow labourer of the apostle, and it is remarkable that in them both he is coupled, as here, with Luke and Mark (<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a>). (See Introduction.) Having loved this present world. It would appear from this that Demas had not the faith or the courage to run the risk of sharing St. Paul's imminent martyrdom at Rome, but left him, while he was free to do so, under pretence of an urgent call to Thessaloniea; just as Mark left Paul and Barnabas (<a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a>). But there is no ground to believe that he was an apostate from the faith. The coupling together of Demas and Aristarchus in <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a> suggests that Demas may have been a Thessalonian, as we know that Aristarchus was (<a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a>). Demas is thought to be a shortened form of Demarchus. If so, we have a slight additional indication of his being a Thessalonian, as compounds with archos or arches would seem to have been common in Thessalonica (compare Aristarchus and πολιτάρχης, <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6, 8</a>). Crescens (Κρήσκης); only mentioned here. It is a Latin name, like Πούδης, Pudens, in ver. 21. There was a cynic philosopher of this name in the second century, a great enemy of the Christians. The tradition ('Apost. Constit.,' 7:46) that he preached the gospel in Galatia is probably derived from this passage. Titus, etc. The last mention of Titus, not reckoning the Epistle to Titus, is that in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a>, from which it appears that St. Paul had sent him to Corinth just before his own last visit to that city. How the interval was filled up, and where Titus passed the time, we know not. He is not once named in the Acts of the Apostles, nor in any of St. Paul's Epistles written during his first imprisonment. But we gather from <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a> that he accompanied St. Paul to Crete, presumably after the apostle's return from Spain; that he was left there for a time to organize the Church; that later he joined the apostle at Nicopolis (<a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Titus 3:12</a>),and, doubtless by St. Paul's desire, went to Dalmatia, as mentioned in this tenth verse. And here our knowledge of him ends. Tradition pretty consistently makes him Bishop of Gortyna, in Crete, where are the ruins of a very ancient church dedicated to St. Titus, in which service is occasionally performed by priests from the neighbourhood (Dean Howson, in 'Dict. of Bible:' art. "Titus"). <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>because γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. Demas, Δημᾶς (Dēmas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1214.htm">Strong's 1214: </a> Demas, a helper of Paul in Rome. Probably for Demetrios; Demas, a Christian. in his love of ἀγαπήσας (agapēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. this νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. [world], αἰῶνα (aiōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. has deserted ἐγκατέλιπεν (enkatelipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1459.htm">Strong's 1459: </a> From en and kataleipo; to leave behind in some place, i.e. let remain over, or to desert. me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. gone ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Thessalonica. Θεσσαλονίκην (Thessalonikēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2332.htm">Strong's 2332: </a> From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor. Crescens [has gone] Κρήσκης (Krēskēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2913.htm">Strong's 2913: </a> Crescens, a Christian, coadjutor of Paul. Of Latin origin; growing; Cresces, a Christian. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Galatia, Γαλατίαν (Galatian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1053.htm">Strong's 1053: </a> Of foreign origin; Galatia, a region of Asia. [and] Titus Τίτος (Titos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Dalmatia. Δαλματίαν (Dalmatian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1149.htm">Strong's 1149: </a> Probably of foreign derivation; Dalmatia, a region of Europe. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas left me having loved this (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 4:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 4:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 4:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 4:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>