DID JESUS REALLY SAY?? Startling Sayings Attributed to Jesus in Non-Canonical and Gnostic Gospels

DID JESUS REALLY SAY??
Startling Sayings Attributed to Jesus in
Non-Canonical and Gnostic Gospels
By Louis Sefer
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................. 5
Gospel of Thomas ........................................ 9
Gospel of Philip.......................................... 15
Gospel of Mary Magdalene ........................ 20
Gospel of the Nazarenes ............................ 23
About The Author ...................................... 27
Books by Louis Sefer.................................. 28

Introduction
Jesus of Nazareth is arguably the most
influential figure in human history. As the
founder of Christianity, his life, teachings, and
death have shaped the course of Western
civilization and continue to inspire billions of
people around the world. Yet, despite the
enormous impact he has had on the world,
much about Jesus remains shrouded in
mystery and debate. One of the most pressing
questions that scholars and believers alike seek
to answer is: What did Jesus really say?
The canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark,
Luke, and John provide a wealth of
information about Jesus' life and teachings.
However, there are also a number of ancient
non-canonical texts that contain sayings and
stories attributed to Jesus that are not found in
the canonical gospels. These texts include the
Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, the
Gospel of the Nazarenes, the Gospel of the
Ebionites, and the Gospel of the Egyptians,
among others.
The sayings and stories found in these texts
are often strikingly different from those found
in the canonical gospels. Some are more
mystical or esoteric, while others emphasize
Jesus' humanity rather than his divinity. Many
of these texts were likely written by early
Christian communities that had different
beliefs and practices than those reflected in the
canonical gospels. For this reason, they offer
important insights into the diversity of early
Christian thought and the various ways in
which Jesus' teachings were interpreted and
applied.

However, the non-canonical texts also
present a challenge for scholars and readers
alike. Without the authority of the Church to
validate their authenticity, it can be difficult to
determine which sayings and stories are
genuinely attributable to Jesus and which are
later additions or inventions. Moreover,
because many of these texts were written
decades or even centuries after Jesus' death,
they may reflect the beliefs and concerns of
their own time rather than the teachings of the
historical Jesus.
Despite these challenges, studying the non-
canonical texts is essential for anyone seeking
to understand the full breadth and depth of
Jesus' teachings. By examining all of the
available sources, we can gain a more complete
picture of who Jesus was and what he stood
for. We can also better appreciate the diversity
of Christian thought and practice that existed
in the early centuries of the faith.
In this book, we will examine a number of
ancient non-canonical texts that contain
sayings attributed to Jesus. We will explore the
context in which these texts were written, the
communities that produced them, and the
themes and messages they convey. By doing so,
we hope to provide readers with a deeper
appreciation of Jesus' teachings and a fuller
understanding of the complex and multifaceted
history of Christianity.
As we delve into the non-canonical texts that
contain sayings attributed to Jesus, we must
keep in mind the complexity of interpreting
and understanding these texts. Scholars must
navigate questions of authorship, context, and

historical accuracy, while also grappling with
the fact that many of these texts were written
centuries after Jesus' death and may reflect the
beliefs and concerns of their own time rather
than the teachings of the historical Jesus.
Despite these challenges, studying the non-
canonical texts can provide us with important
insights into the diversity of early Christian
thought and the various ways in which Jesus'
teachings were interpreted and applied. These
texts offer a window into the complexities and
nuances of early Christian communities and
the range of beliefs and practices that existed
within them. By examining these texts, we can
gain a deeper appreciation for the rich and
varied history of Christianity and the legacy of
Jesus' teachings.
One important theme that emerges from the
non-canonical texts is the role of wisdom in
Jesus' teachings. In the Gospel of Thomas, for
example, Jesus is depicted as a wise teacher
who imparts knowledge and understanding to
his followers. The sayings attributed to him in
this text often take the form of enigmatic
riddles or paradoxical statements that
challenge the listener to think deeply and
critically. Other non-canonical texts, such as
the Gospel of Mary, emphasize the importance
of personal spiritual experience and insight,
suggesting that Jesus' teachings were not just a
set of doctrines or beliefs, but a path of
personal transformation and growth.
Another theme that emerges from the non-
canonical texts is the relationship between
Jesus and the early Christian communities that
produced these texts. Some of these texts, such
as the Gospel of the Nazarenes, suggest that

Jesus' teachings were closely tied to the Jewish
tradition from which he came, and that the
early Christian communities saw themselves as
part of a larger Jewish movement. Other texts,
such as the Gospel of the Egyptians, suggest a
more syncretic approach, drawing on a variety
of religious traditions and incorporating
elements of Gnosticism and other esoteric
philosophies.
Studying the non-canonical texts can also
shed light on the ways in which early Christian
communities grappled with questions of power,
authority, and hierarchy. Some of these texts,
such as the Gospel of the Ebionites, emphasize
the importance of following Jewish law and
tradition, and suggest a more egalitarian
approach to religious leadership. Others, such
as the Gospel of Thomas, suggest a more
mystical or esoteric approach, with Jesus'
teachings being seen as a path of personal
enlightenment rather than a set of rules or
commandments to be followed.
Ultimately, studying the non-canonical texts
is an essential part of understanding the
history and legacy of Christianity. By
examining these texts, we can gain a more
nuanced and multifaceted understanding of
Jesus' teachings, the diversity of early Christian
thought and practice, and the ways in which
these traditions continue to shape our world
today. While questions of authorship and
historical accuracy may never be fully resolved,
the insights and perspectives offered by these
texts remain a valuable resource for scholars,
believers, and seekers of all kinds.

Gospel of Thomas
The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonical
text that is believed to have been written in the
mid-2nd century. It is a collection of 114
sayings attributed to Jesus, and unlike the
canonical gospels, it does not contain a
narrative of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
The Gospel of Thomas was discovered in
1945 near the town of Nag Hammadi in Egypt,
among a collection of ancient manuscripts that
were buried in a jar. It is believed that the text
was originally written in Greek, although the
only surviving copy is in Coptic.
The Gospel of Thomas has long been a
subject of interest among scholars, theologians,
and the general public, in part because of the
unique perspective it offers on Jesus and his
teachings. Many of the sayings in the Gospel of
Thomas are similar to those found in the
canonical gospels, but there are also significant
differences.
Some scholars argue that the Gospel of
Thomas represents an early form of
Christianity that was distinct from the
orthodox version of the faith that developed in
the centuries after Jesus' death. Others suggest
that the text was influenced by Gnostic or other
philosophical traditions.

Regardless of its origins, the Gospel of
Thomas remains a fascinating and important
document that offers valuable insights into the
life and teachings of Jesus. Its emphasis on the
importance of inner spiritual transformation,
rather than external observances or ritual,
continues to resonate with many people today.
Sayings Attributed to Jesus in the
Gospel of Thomas
1. "If those who lead you say to you, 'See,
the kingdom is in the sky,' then the birds
of the sky will precede you. If they say to
you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will
precede you. Rather, the kingdom is
inside of you, and it is outside of you.
When you come to know yourselves,
then you will become known, and you
will realize that it is you who are the
sons of the living father. But if you will
not know yourselves, you dwell in
poverty and it is you who are that
poverty."
2. "I am the light that is over all things. I
am all: from me all came forth, and to
me all attained. Split a piece of wood; I
am there. Lift up the stone, and you will
find me there."
3. "If you bring forth what is within you,
what you bring forth will save you. If you

do not bring forth what is within you,
what you do not bring forth will destroy
you."
4. "When you see one who was not born of
woman, fall on your face and worship
him. That one is your father."
5. "Blessed are the poor, for yours is the
kingdom of heaven."
6. "Whoever drinks from my mouth will
become as I am; I myself shall become
that person, and the hidden things will
be revealed to him."
7. "If you do not fast as regards the world,
you will not find the kingdom. If you do
not observe the sabbath as a sabbath,
you will not see the father."
8. "If two make peace with each other in
this one house, they will say to the
mountain, 'Move Away,' and it will move
away."
9. "If you bring forth what is within you,
what you bring forth will save you. If you
do not bring forth what is within you,
what you do not bring forth will destroy
you."
10. "Blessed are the solitary and elect, for
you will find the kingdom; because you
came from it, and to it you will return."

11. "I am not your master. Because you have
drunk, you have become drunk from the
bubbling spring which I have measured
out."
12. "Whoever finds interpretation of these
sayings will not taste death."
13. "The Pharisees and the scribes have
taken the keys of knowledge and hidden
them. They themselves have not
entered, nor have they allowed to enter
those who wish to. You, however, be as
wise as serpents and as innocent as
doves."
14. "The kingdom of the father is like a
merchant who had a consignment of
merchandise and who discovered a
pearl. That merchant was shrewd. He
sold the merchandise and bought the
pearl alone for himself. You too, seek his
unfailing and enduring treasure where
no moth comes near to devour and
where no worm destroys."
15. "When you make the two into one, and
when you make the inner like the outer
and the outer like the inner, and the
upper like the lower, and when you
make male and female into a single one,
so that the male will not be male nor the
female be female, when you make eyes
in place of an eye, a hand in place of a

hand, a foot in place of a foot, an image
in place of an image, then you will enter
the kingdom."
16. "The kingdom of heaven is like a
mustard seed. It is the smallest of all
seeds, but when it falls on prepared soil,
it produces a great plant and becomes a
shelter for birds of the sky."
17. "Blessed are those who are persecuted in
their heart. They are the ones who have
truly come to know the father."
18. "Blessed are those who are alone and
chosen, for you will find the kingdom.
Because you have come from it, you will
go there again."
19. "Do not be concerned from morning
until evening and from evening until
morning about what you will wear."
20."The disciples said to Jesus, 'Tell us,
how will our end come?' Jesus said,
'Have you found the beginning, then,
that you are looking for the end? You
see, the end will be where the beginning
is.'"
These are just a few examples of the sayings
attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas.
There are many more sayings contained in this

text, so I encourage you to continue your
research and explore them in more detail.

Gospel of Philip
The Gospel of Philip is a non-canonical text
discovered in 1945 as part of the Nag Hammadi
library. It is believed to have been written in
the 3rd century and is a Gnostic gospel that
contains teachings on the nature of Jesus, the
universe, and the human condition.
The text is written in Coptic and consists of a
collection of sayings and teachings attributed
to Jesus, as well as discussions on spiritual and
philosophical topics.
The Gospel of Philip is significant for its
insights into the early Christian community
and their beliefs, as well as its unique
perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Sayings Attributed to Jesus in the
Gospel of Philip
1. "The one who drinks from my mouth
will become like me. I myself shall
become that person, and the hidden
things will be revealed to him."
2. "Those who say that they will die first
and then rise are in error. If they do not
first receive the resurrection while they
live, when they die they will receive
nothing."

3. "The Lord did everything in a mystery, a
baptism and a chrism, and a Eucharist
and a redemption and a bridal
chamber."
4. "The Lord revealed to me that which I
was able to comprehend, and I saw the
Lord in a vision and said to him, 'Lord, I
saw you today in a vision.' He answered
and said to me, 'Blessed are you that you
did not waver at the sight of me. For
where the mind is, there is the
treasure.'"
5. "The Lord said, 'Blessed is he who is
before he came into being. For he who
is, has been and shall be.'"
6. "The Lord said, 'I have cast fire upon the
world, and see, I am guarding it until it
blazes.'"
7. "The Lord said, 'Do not seek the truth
only in one form, for the truth is like a
tree with many branches. Seek it in the
root, for there is the source from which
all branches grow.'"
8. "The Lord said, 'Blessed is he who came
into being before he came into being. If
you become my disciples and listen to
my words, these stones will minister to
you. For there are five trees in paradise
which minister to God. They are the tree

of life, the tree of knowledge, the tree of
creation, the tree of wisdom, and the
tree of perception. Therefore, whoever
knows them shall never taste death.'"
9. "The Lord said, 'One must sow in the
world that one may reap in the place
where one has come to rest. Blessed are
the ones who have worked and found
life.'"
10. "The Lord said, 'Many are standing at
the door, but it is the solitary who will
enter the bridal chamber.'"
11. "Light and darkness, life and death,
right and left, are brothers of one
another. They are inseparable."
12. "Whoever has known the world has
found a corpse, and whoever has found a
corpse, of that person the world is not
worthy."
13. "If the female had not separated from
the male, she would not die with the
male. His separation became the
beginning of death. Because of this,
Christ came to repair the separation that
was from the beginning and unite the
two, and to give life to those who died as
a result of the separation and unite
them."

14. "There are some who say: We are
faithful, and they do good works. But the
tree is known by its fruit. If they say: We
are Israelites, and we worship the God of
Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, but he
is not their God, then they are not
Israelites. But if they say: We are
Gentiles, and we worship their God,
then they are Israelites."
15. "He who drinks from my mouth will
become like me; I myself shall become
he, and the things that are hidden will
be revealed to him."
16. "Truth did not come into the world
naked, but it came in types and images.
One will not receive truth in any other
way."
17. "Those who say that the Lord died first
and then rose up are in error, for he rose
up first and then died. If someone does
not first receive resurrection, they will
not die. For just as God lives forever, so
does the person who receives
resurrection from him."
18. "The Lord did everything in a mystery, a
baptism and a chrism and a eucharist
and a redemption and a bridal
chamber."

19. "The one who has knowledge of the
truth is a free person."
20."The Lord said, 'He who is near me is
near the fire, and he who is far from me
is far from the kingdom.'"

Gospel of Mary Magdalene
The Gospel of Mary, also known as the
Gospel of Mary Magdalene, is a non-canonical
text that was discovered in the late 19th century
in Egypt. The text is believed to have been
written in the early 2nd century CE and
consists of several fragmentary manuscripts
written in Coptic.
The Gospel of Mary contains a dialogue
between Jesus and his disciples, including
Mary Magdalene, who plays a prominent role
in the text. The text provides an alternative
perspective to the canonical gospels and
emphasizes the importance of spiritual insight
and the unity of all things.
The text has gained attention in recent years
due to its portrayal of Mary Magdalene as a
prominent disciple who is given privileged
access to Jesus' teachings. The Gospel of Mary
has also been the subject of much scholarly
debate, particularly with regard to its
relationship to Gnosticism and its portrayal of
gender roles in early Christianity.
Sayings Attributed to Jesus from the
Gospel of Mary Magdalene
1. "Blessed are you who weep and
mourn, for you will be comforted."

2. "Every nature, every modeled form,
every creature exists in and with each
other. They will dissolve again into
their own proper root. For the nature
of matter is dissolved into what
belongs to its nature."
3. "Do not lay down any rules beyond
what I appointed you, and do not give
a law like the lawgiver, lest you be
constrained by it."
4. "There is no sin, but it is you who
make sin when you do the things that
are like the nature of adultery, which
is called 'sin'."
5. "My mother gave me birth, but my
true mother gave me life."
6. "If the flesh came into being because
of spirit, that is a marvel, but if spirit
came into being because of the body,
that is a marvel of marvels."
7. "The one who seeks will find, and for
the one who knocks, it will be
opened."
8. "Whoever has come to understand
the world has found (only) a corpse,
and whoever has found a corpse is
superior to the world."

9. "Every woman who makes herself
male will enter the kingdom of
heaven."
10. "Become complete and full by
receiving grace and by paying
attention to the light."
11. "The visible came into being in order
to reveal the invisible."
12. "The Father's kingdom is spread out
upon the earth, and people do not see
it."

Gospel of the Nazarenes
The Gospel of the Nazarenes is a non-
canonical gospel that is believed to have been
used by a sect of Jewish Christians known as
the Nazarenes. It is also sometimes referred to
as the Gospel of the Hebrews. Unfortunately,
no complete copies of the text have survived to
the present day, but fragments and quotations
of it have been found in various writings of the
Church Fathers.
The Gospel of the Nazarenes was likely
written in the Aramaic language, which was the
common language of the Jews at the time of
Jesus. The text appears to have been heavily
influenced by the Gospel of Matthew, but with
some significant differences. For example, the
Gospel of the Nazarenes places more emphasis
on Jewish customs and observances, such as
the Sabbath and the keeping of Jewish dietary
laws.
The exact date of the composition of the
Gospel of the Nazarenes is not known, but it is
generally believed to have been written in the
first or second century CE. The text was
considered authoritative by the Nazarene sect,
but it was not accepted into the canon of the
New Testament by the broader Christian
church. Despite its relative obscurity, the
Gospel of the Nazarenes provides valuable

insights into the beliefs and practices of early
Jewish Christianity.
Sayings Attributed to Jesus from the
Gospel of the Nazarenes
1. "Behold, I have come to do thy will, O
God, and thy law is within my heart."
2. "If ye do not fast from the world, ye shall
not find the Kingdom of God; if ye keep
not the Sabbath with solemnity, ye shall
not see the Father."
3. "The man that hath wondered shall
reign, and he that hath reigned shall
rest."
4. "If ye desire to be perfect, go and sell
that ye have, and give to the poor, and
come, follow me."
5. "I am come to abolish the sacrifices, and
if ye cease not from sacrificing, the
wrath of God shall not cease from you."
6. "I am the voice of one crying in the
wilderness, Make straight the way of the
Lord."
7. "Blessed are the poor, for yours is the
Kingdom of God."

8. "He that is near me is near the fire, and
he that is far from me is far from the
Kingdom."
9. "I am the door: by me if any man enter
in, he shall be saved."
10. "Be ye good changers of money and
reject the vessels of deceit.
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