Gospel of Thomas

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At a glance

Traditional author
Thomas
Traditional date
1st–2nd century CE (low–medium confidence)
Traditional audience
Readers of Corpus Witness’s Canon & Books shelves

Listed in: Ethiopian related literature.

Meaning of Gospel of Thomas

A sayings collection preserved in Greek fragments and the Coptic Nag Hammadi codex.

Traditional understanding

A collection of sayings attributed to Jesus in the name of the apostle Thomas. The early church did not receive it: Hippolytus and Origen named a Gospel of Thomas among writings used outside the church, and it appears in no church's canon.

Historical context

Not listed in the major catholic/orthodox New Testament canons. Existence and later discovery do not equal ancient canonical status.

Setting of the writing

Not listed in the major catholic/orthodox New Testament canons. Existence and later discovery do not equal ancient canonical status.

Literary shape

early-christian work curated for historical study.

Themes

  • early-christian

Gospel of Thomas chapter by chapter

Sayings of Jesus

Gospel of Thomas 1 — Saying 1: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 1 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 1: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 2 — Saying 2: seeking until one finds

Saying 2 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 2: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 3 — Saying 3: the kingdom within

Saying 3 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 3: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 4 — Saying 4: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 4 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 4: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 5 — Saying 5: knowing oneself

Saying 5 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 5: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 6 — Saying 6: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 6 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 6: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 7 — Saying 7: the lion and the human

Saying 7 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 7: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 8 — Saying 8: blessedness of the poor

Saying 8 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 8: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 9 — Saying 9: the physician and the sick

Saying 9 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 9: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 10 — Saying 10: the sower and the soil

Saying 10 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 10: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 11 — Saying 11: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 11 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 11: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 12 — Saying 12: seeking until one finds

Saying 12 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 12: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 13 — Saying 13: the kingdom within

Saying 13 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 13: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 14 — Saying 14: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 14 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 14: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 15 — Saying 15: knowing oneself

Saying 15 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 15: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 16 — Saying 16: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 16 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 16: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 17 — Saying 17: the lion and the human

Saying 17 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 17: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 18 — Saying 18: blessedness of the poor

Saying 18 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 18: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 19 — Saying 19: the physician and the sick

Saying 19 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 19: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 20 — Saying 20: the sower and the soil

Saying 20 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 20: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 21 — Saying 21: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 21 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 21: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 22 — Saying 22: seeking until one finds

Saying 22 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 22: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 23 — Saying 23: the kingdom within

Saying 23 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 23: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 24 — Saying 24: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 24 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 24: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 25 — Saying 25: knowing oneself

Saying 25 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 25: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 26 — Saying 26: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 26 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 26: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 27 — Saying 27: the lion and the human

Saying 27 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 27: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 28 — Saying 28: blessedness of the poor

Saying 28 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 28: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 29 — Saying 29: the physician and the sick

Saying 29 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 29: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 30 — Saying 30: the sower and the soil

Saying 30 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 30: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 31 — Saying 31: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 31 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 31: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 32 — Saying 32: seeking until one finds

Saying 32 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 32: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 33 — Saying 33: the kingdom within

Saying 33 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 33: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 34 — Saying 34: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 34 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 34: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 35 — Saying 35: knowing oneself

Saying 35 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 35: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 36 — Saying 36: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 36 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 36: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 37 — Saying 37: the lion and the human

Saying 37 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 37: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 38 — Saying 38: blessedness of the poor

Saying 38 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 38: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 39 — Saying 39: the physician and the sick

Saying 39 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 39: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 40 — Saying 40: the sower and the soil

Saying 40 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 40: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 41 — Saying 41: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 41 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 41: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 42 — Saying 42: seeking until one finds

Saying 42 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 42: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 43 — Saying 43: the kingdom within

Saying 43 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 43: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 44 — Saying 44: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 44 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 44: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 45 — Saying 45: knowing oneself

Saying 45 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 45: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 46 — Saying 46: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 46 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 46: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 47 — Saying 47: the lion and the human

Saying 47 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 47: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 48 — Saying 48: blessedness of the poor

Saying 48 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 48: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 49 — Saying 49: the physician and the sick

Saying 49 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 49: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 50 — Saying 50: the sower and the soil

Saying 50 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 50: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 51 — Saying 51: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 51 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 51: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 52 — Saying 52: seeking until one finds

Saying 52 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 52: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 53 — Saying 53: the kingdom within

Saying 53 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 53: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 54 — Saying 54: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 54 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 54: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 55 — Saying 55: knowing oneself

Saying 55 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 55: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 56 — Saying 56: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 56 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 56: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 57 — Saying 57: the lion and the human

Saying 57 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 57: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 58 — Saying 58: blessedness of the poor

Saying 58 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 58: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 59 — Saying 59: the physician and the sick

Saying 59 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 59: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 60 — Saying 60: the sower and the soil

Saying 60 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 60: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 61 — Saying 61: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 61 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 61: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 62 — Saying 62: seeking until one finds

Saying 62 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 62: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 63 — Saying 63: the kingdom within

Saying 63 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 63: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 64 — Saying 64: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 64 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 64: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 65 — Saying 65: knowing oneself

Saying 65 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 65: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 66 — Saying 66: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 66 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 66: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 67 — Saying 67: the lion and the human

Saying 67 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 67: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 68 — Saying 68: blessedness of the poor

Saying 68 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 68: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 69 — Saying 69: the physician and the sick

Saying 69 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 69: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 70 — Saying 70: the sower and the soil

Saying 70 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 70: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 71 — Saying 71: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 71 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 71: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 72 — Saying 72: seeking until one finds

Saying 72 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 72: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 73 — Saying 73: the kingdom within

Saying 73 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 73: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 74 — Saying 74: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 74 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 74: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 75 — Saying 75: knowing oneself

Saying 75 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 75: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 76 — Saying 76: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 76 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 76: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 77 — Saying 77: the lion and the human

Saying 77 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 77: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 78 — Saying 78: blessedness of the poor

Saying 78 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 78: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 79 — Saying 79: the physician and the sick

Saying 79 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 79: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 80 — Saying 80: the sower and the soil

Saying 80 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 80: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 81 — Saying 81: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 81 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 81: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 82 — Saying 82: seeking until one finds

Saying 82 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 82: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 83 — Saying 83: the kingdom within

Saying 83 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 83: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 84 — Saying 84: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 84 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 84: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 85 — Saying 85: knowing oneself

Saying 85 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 85: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 86 — Saying 86: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 86 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 86: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 87 — Saying 87: the lion and the human

Saying 87 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 87: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 88 — Saying 88: blessedness of the poor

Saying 88 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 88: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 89 — Saying 89: the physician and the sick

Saying 89 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 89: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 90 — Saying 90: the sower and the soil

Saying 90 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 90: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 91 — Saying 91: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 91 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 91: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 92 — Saying 92: seeking until one finds

Saying 92 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 92: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 93 — Saying 93: the kingdom within

Saying 93 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 93: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 94 — Saying 94: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 94 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 94: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 95 — Saying 95: knowing oneself

Saying 95 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 95: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 96 — Saying 96: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 96 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 96: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 97 — Saying 97: the lion and the human

Saying 97 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 97: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 98 — Saying 98: blessedness of the poor

Saying 98 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 98: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 99 — Saying 99: the physician and the sick

Saying 99 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 99: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 100 — Saying 100: the sower and the soil

Saying 100 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 100: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 101 — Saying 101: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 101 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 101: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 102 — Saying 102: seeking until one finds

Saying 102 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 102: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 103 — Saying 103: the kingdom within

Saying 103 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 103: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 104 — Saying 104: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 104 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 104: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 105 — Saying 105: knowing oneself

Saying 105 presents a brief logion about knowing oneself, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 105: knowing oneself. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 106 — Saying 106: the lamp and the bushel

Saying 106 presents a brief logion about the lamp and the bushel, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 106: the lamp and the bushel. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 107 — Saying 107: the lion and the human

Saying 107 presents a brief logion about the lion and the human, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 107: the lion and the human. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 108 — Saying 108: blessedness of the poor

Saying 108 presents a brief logion about blessedness of the poor, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 108: blessedness of the poor. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 109 — Saying 109: the physician and the sick

Saying 109 presents a brief logion about the physician and the sick, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 109: the physician and the sick. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 110 — Saying 110: the sower and the soil

Saying 110 presents a brief logion about the sower and the soil, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 110: the sower and the soil. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 111 — Saying 111: hidden sayings and interpretation

Saying 111 presents a brief logion about hidden sayings and interpretation, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 111: hidden sayings and interpretation. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 112 — Saying 112: seeking until one finds

Saying 112 presents a brief logion about seeking until one finds, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 112: seeking until one finds. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 113 — Saying 113: the kingdom within

Saying 113 presents a brief logion about the kingdom within, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 113: the kingdom within. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

Gospel of Thomas 114 — Saying 114: what is hidden from the wise

Saying 114 presents a brief logion about what is hidden from the wise, inviting the hearer to seek hidden meaning beyond surface words.

Meaning: Saying 114: what is hidden from the wise. Thomas values insight and inward discovery: the kingdom is found by those who persist in seeking.

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