Author Darlene J. Conard

Acts 17:34 is the only passage of scripture about Damaris. It is a very small passage of scripture, yet it is enough to touch my sister’s heart. My sister expressed about Damaris, “She’s looked over; there is little said about her.” I had never heard of Damaris. She was a follower of Paul’s. A small passage is written about Damaris, but God did not overlook her. The little written about Damaris made a significant impact on my heart. As I remembered my sister’s words while reading the text, I thought, Lord, Your knowledge is excellent!

 … “When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, and others said, “We will hear thee again of this matter. …Paul departed from them. Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.” (Acts 17:32-34) At the time, Paul preached to Athens, letting them know the sign with the words engraved, “To the unknown God,” is well known. The Lord sent him their way preaching the name of Jesus Christ. Some received redemption and some rejected it. Damaris became a follower of Paul’s as he preached the truth. I am curious about what went through her mind and how she reacted.

From the few passages of the scriptures, it is easy to see the desires of the two followers’ hearts. Paul preached Christ, who died and then resurrected. He taught the salvation plan. The redeeming power of Christ stopped in Athens that day, and mockers did not receive anything. They followed Paul because they knew he preached the truth. Their desire to change is evident. The unknown God became known!

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