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The Gospel of Thomas

Mark M. Mattison · Translated text

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Saying 37: Seeing Jesus

His disciples said, "When will you appear to us? When will we see you?"

Jesus said,

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"When you strip naked without being ashamed, and throw your clothes on the ground and stomp on them as little children would, then [you'll] see the Son of the Living One and won't be afraid."

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