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Jesus speaks with empty open hands while seated beneath an olive arbor.
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Historical Library · Nag Hammadi

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Anonymous. The prologue attributes the sayings to Didymos Judas Thomas; this is not proof of historical authorship.

Nag Hammadi Codex II (NHAM 02), pp. 32–51 · Sahidic Coptic with Lycopolitan features

Source edition: Coptic Scriptorium — Paul Dilley, 2025 (v6.2.0) · CC-BY 4.0

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Prologue 0 and sayings 1-114 are retained. Numbered paragraphs within a saying are modern reader units, not ancient verse numbering.

    Gospel of Thomas 38:1

    Words Desired

    Words and Absence · Gospel of Thomas 38

    Story guide: The speaking teacher accompanies the desired words in the saying, without adding a new utterance.

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    1Jesus said, “Many times you have desired to hear these words that I am saying to you, and you have no other from whom to hear them. There will be days when you will seek me, and you will not find me.”

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