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Acts of Thomas 1

Deeds of the Apostle

Secret sayings that the Savior transmitted to Judas Thomas, and I, Matthias, while we were walking, I heard them conversing and recorded them.

2The Savior said: 'Brother Thomas, while you still have time in the world, hear me and I will clarify your concerns.'

3'They say that you are my twin brother and my true friend; therefore, examine yourself and perceive who you are, how you live and what will become of you.'

4'Since you are called my brother, is it not fitting that you know yourself?'

5'I know that you understand, because you already know that I am the knowledge of the Truth.'

6'While you accompany me, although you are ignorant of many other things, you have acquired some knowledge.'

7'He who does not know himself, knows nothing; but he who knows himself has already attained the kingdom of God.'

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About Acts of Thomas

An apocryphal or pseudepigraphal text — outside the canon of the Western churches, yet widely circulated among ancient Jews and Christians. Published here from a public-domain translation, edited for continuous reading.