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The Gospel of Thomas

Mark M. Mattison · Translated text

Saying 24: Light

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His disciples said, "Show us the place where you are, because we need to look for it."

He said to them, "Anyone who has ears to hear should hear! Light exists within a person of light, and they light up the whole world. If they don't shine, there's darkness."