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A hand holds a small pinch of leaven above dough in a clay bowl.
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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 96:1

    A Little Leaven

    Leaven and Big Loaves · Gospel of Thomas 96

    Story guide: The small portion begins the parable’s contrast with the finished loaves.

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    1Jesus said, "The Father's kingdom is like a woman. She took a little leaven, hid it in dough, and made it into big loaves. Whoever has ears, let him hear."

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