74 He said, "Lord, many are gathered around the well, but there's nothing to drink." (THO) 75 Jesus said, "Many are waiting at the door, but those who are one will enter the bridal chamber." (THO) 76 Jesus said, "The Father's kingdom can be compared to a merchant with merchandise who found a pearl. The merchant was wise; they sold their merchandise and bought that single pearl for themselves. "You, too, look for the treasure that doesn't perish but endures, where no moths come to eat and no worms destroy." (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:74–76
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