"Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true."
Biblical Name · Greek Origin
Demetrius Meaning in the Bible
Demetrius
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Demetrius means "Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover", a boy's name of Greek origin. Demetrius appears in the King James Bible, and 3 John 1:12 is the passage most often tied to it. Demetrius shows two responses to truth — resist it to protect profit, or embrace it and earn 'a good report of all men.'.
Is Demetrius in the Bible?
Yes — Demetrius appears in the King James Bible, including 3 John 1:12.
Pronunciation:/deh-MEE-tree-us/
OriginGreek
MeaningFollower of Demeter; Earth-lover
What does Demetrius mean?
Demetrius is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover". Two men named Demetrius appear in the New Testament — a silversmith in Ephesus who opposed Paul because Christianity threatened his idol-making business, and a disciple praised in 3 John for having 'a good report of all men.' The name…
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What does Demetrius mean in the Bible?
Demetrius means "Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Two men named Demetrius appear in the New Testament — a silversmith in Ephesus who opposed Paul because Christianity threatened his idol-making business, and a disciple praised in 3 John for having 'a good report of all men.' The name illustrates that the same name can belong to very different hearts.
Where does Demetrius appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Demetrius is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with 3 John 1:12. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen."
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Which books of the Bible mention Demetrius?
Demetrius is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Demetrius?
Demetrius shows two responses to truth — resist it to protect profit, or embrace it and earn 'a good report of all men.'
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Demetrius name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Demetrius appears in the King James Bible, including 3 John 1:12.
Demetrius means "Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover." It is a Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in 3 John 1:12, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek. Demetrius comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover." It appears in the King James Bible, including 3 John 1:12.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Demetrius?
You can read every verse where Demetrius appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.