14 I, however, asked: “Lord, how can the soul grow smaller and return into the natural state of its mother or into the man?” (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 18:14
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Apocryphon of John 18:9–11
9 However, those on whom the false spirit descends are dragged by him, and are led astray.” (APJ) 10 I, however, asked: “Lord, when their souls have departed from their flesh, where will they go?” (APJ) 11 He, however, grinned and said to me: “The soul, in which the power will gro… (APJ)
2 Esdras 7:52–54
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Apocryphon of John 19:1–2
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Apocryphon of John 18:17–19
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2 Esdras 7:99–101
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Gospel of Mary 1:15–17
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2 Esdras 5:49–51
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Apocryphon of John 18:1–2
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