Get more biblical Archaeology: Become a Member 7–32.Ī version of this Bible History Daily feature was originally published on June 29, 2015. * Adapted from Stephen J Patterson, James M Robinson and Hans-Gebhard Bethge, The Fifth Gospel: The Gospel of Thomas Comes of Age (Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1998), pp. Learn what the sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas reveal about the early Christian world in which they were written > (3) (But I say to you): “Every woman who makes herself male will enter the kingdom of heaven.” (2) Jesus said: “Look, I will draw her in so as to make her male, so that she too may become a living male spirit, similar to you.” (1) Simon Peter said to them: “Let Mary go away from us, for women are not worthy of life.” (12) Dealers and merchants (will) not enter the places of my Father.” Bring (back) whomever you find, so that they might have dinner.’ (11) The master said to his servant: ‘Go out on the roads. He said to his master: ‘Those whom you invited to the dinner have asked to be excused.’ Since I am going to collect the rent, I will not be able to come. (9) He said to him: ‘I have bought a village. (8) He came up to another (and) said to him: ‘My master invites you.’ (7) He said to him: ‘My friend is going to marry, and I am the one who is going to prepare the meal.

(6) He went to another (and) said to him: ‘My master invites you.’ (5) He said to him: ‘I have bought a house, and I have been called (away) for a day.

(4) He came to another (and) said to him: ‘My master has invited you.’ I will go (and) give instructions to them. (3) He said: ‘I have bills for some merchants. (2) He came to the first (and) said to him: ‘My master invites you.’ And when he had prepared the dinner, he sent his servant, so that he might invite the guests.

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