1 Further, being an aeon, Sophia of Reflection thought a thought on her own, together with the conception of the unseen Spirit and Precognition. (APJ) 2 She willed to bring forth a likeness from out of herself, apart from the agreement of the Spirit, who had not accepted it, and apart from her companion, and apart from his deliberation, and although the face of her maleness had not accepted this. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 9:1–2
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Apocryphon of John 5:1–3
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Apocryphon of John 17:12–14
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Apocryphon of John 6:7–9
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