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The Gospel of Thomas

Mark M. Mattison · Translated text

Saying 84: Our Previous Images

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Jesus said, "When you see your likeness, you rejoice. But when you see your images that came into being before you did – which don't die, and aren't revealed – how much you'll have to bear!"