Gospel of Thomas

(1

st

—2

nd

Century)

The disciples said to him, “Tell us who you

are, so that we can trust you.” Jesus said,

“You search for me through heaven and

earth, but you don’t know the one who is

right before your eyes, because you don’t

know how to search into this very moment.”

The disciples said to him, “Tell us what our

end will be.” Jesus said, “If you haven’t

found the beginning, why ask about the

end? For where the beginning is the end is

also. Blessed are those who stand at the

beginning for they will know the end,

and they will not taste death.”

Jesus said, “Recognize what is in your sight,

and what is hidden will become clear

to you.”

Jesus said, “When you see the one who

was not born of a woman, bow down and

worship him. That one is your father.”

Jesus said, “If you bring forth what is inside

you, what you bring forth will save you.

If you don’t bring forth what is inside you,

what you don’t bring forth will destroy you.”

Jesus said, “Whoever believes that the all

is deficient, are themselves deficient.”

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