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Jesus stands near an ordinary contained hearth.
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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 82:1

    Near the Fire

    Story guide: The nearby hearth is disclosed comparison imagery, not a claim that Jesus burns or injures anyone.

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    1Jesus said, “The one who is near me is near the fire, and the one who is far from me is far from the kingdom.”

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