Gospel of Thomas Quotes

Translated by Mark M. Mattison

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These are the hidden sayings that the living Jesus spoke and Didymos Judas Thomas wrote down.

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A Random Saying


Saying 55: Discipleship (1)

Jesus said, "Whoever doesn't hate their father and mother can't become my disciple, and whoever doesn't hate their brothers and sisters and take up their cross like I do isn't worthy of me."


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