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A woman sits quietly with an empty hand at her chest.
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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 69:1

    Persecuted in the Heart

    Two Blessings · Gospel of Thomas 69

    Story guide: The inward posture and empty bowl accompany the two blessings without picturing the Father or enacting the promised filling.

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    1Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted in their heart; those are the ones who have truly known the Father. Blessed are those who have gone hungry, so that the belly of the one who desires will be filled.”

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