53 His disciples said to him, "Is circumcision useful, or not?" He said to them, "If it were useful, parents would have children who are born circumcised. But the true circumcision in spirit has become profitable in every way." (THO) 54 Jesus said, "Blessed are those who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of heaven." (THO) 55 Jesus said, "Whoever doesn't hate their father and mother can't become my disciple, and whoever doesn't hate their brothers and sisters and take up their cross like I do isn't worthy of me." (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:53–55
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