81 Jesus said, "Whoever has become rich should become a ruler, and whoever has power should renounce it." (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:81
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Gospel of Thomas 1:109–111
109 Jesus said, "The kingdom can be compared to someone who had a treasure [hidden] in their field. [They] didn't know about it. After they died, they left it to their son. The son didn't know it either. He took the field and sold it. "The buyer plowed the field,… (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:40–42
40 Jesus said, "A grapevine has been planted outside of the Father. Since it's malnourished, it'll be pulled up by its root and destroyed." (THO) 41 Jesus said, "Whoever has something in hand will be given more, but whoever doesn't have anything will lose even what little… (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:53–55
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… (THO) 55 … (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:94–96
94 Jesus [said], "Whoever looks will find, [and whoever knocks], it will be opened for them." (THO) 95 [Jesus said], "If you have money, don't lend it at interest. Instead, give [it to] someone from whom you won't get it back." (THO) 96 Jesus [said], "The Father's kingdom can be co… (THO)
Gospel of Thomas 1:105–107
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Gospel of Thomas 1:66–68
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Matthew 19:22–24
22 When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye…
Luke 22:24–26
24 A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest. 25 So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. 26 But you shall not be like them. Instead…
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