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THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS.
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with them. And he touched the foot which was hurt, and it was immediately made well. And Jesus said to him, Arise, chop wood, and remember me. Now when the crowd saw the signs which were done with him, they adored Jesus and said, Truly we believe most certainly that thou art God.[1]

CHAPTER IX.

How Jesus brought water in his garment.

And when Jesus was six years old, his mother directed him to draw some water. And when Jesus came to the fountain or well, there were great multitudes there and they broke his waterpot. But he took his garment with which he was clothed, and filled it with water, and brought it to Mary his mother. And when his mother saw the miracle which Jesus did, she kissed him and said, Lord, hear me, and save my son.[2]

CHAPTER X.

How Jesus sowed wheat.

Now when it was seed-time, Joseph went out to sow wheat and Jesus followed him. But when Joseph

  1. This shows plainly enough the writer's belief in the Deity of Jesus.
  2. This may merely be intended to show that the writer distinguished between the Deity and the humanity in Christ. The prayer is remarkable, — salva filium meum! Is it an interpolation?