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The Gospel of Thomas
Mark M. Mattison · Translated text
Outside the canon. The Gospel of Thomas is not in the Bible of any tradition on the Scriptures shelf. It is hosted here as a historical record. The Scriptures shelf →
Saying 76: The Parable of the Pearl
Jesus said, "The Father's kingdom can be compared to a merchant with merchandise who found a pearl. The merchant was wise; they sold their merchandise and bought that single pearl for themselves.
"You, too, look for the treasure that doesn't perish but endures, where no moths come to eat and no worms destroy."
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