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The Gospel of Thomas

Mark M. Mattison · Translated text

Saying 103: The Parable of the Bandits

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Jesus said, "Blessed is the one who knows where the bandits are going to enter. [They can] get up to assemble their defenses and be prepared to defend themselves before they arrive."