Demetrius (biblical figure)

Last updated February 07, 2025

The name Demetrius occurs in two places in the New Testament:

a Diana-worshipping silversmith who incited a riot against the Apostle Paul in the city of Ephesus.^[1]
a disciple commended in 3 John 1:12. Possibly the bearer of the letters of 1, 2 and 3 John,^{[ citation needed ]} Demetrius is commended to the early Christian leader Gaius (3 John 1:11) as one who upholds the truth of the Gospel, and as such should be welcomed and provided for.

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↑ "Acts, Chapter 19 - King James Bible". bible.somd.com.

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[1] "Acts, Chapter 19 - King James Bible". bible.somd.com.

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Demetrius (biblical figure)

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