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Jesus sits with four attentive disciples in a shaded stone courtyard.
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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

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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 6:1-2

    Questions and Honesty

    Story guide: The questioning group frames the exchange about religious practices and Jesus’ reply concerning honesty and conduct.

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    1His disciples questioned him and said to him, "Do you want us to fast? And how shall we pray? Shall we give alms? And what shall we observe concerning eating?"

    2Jesus said, "Do not lie, and what you hate, do not do. For all things are revealed before heaven. For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing covered that will remain without being uncovered."

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