Saying 59: Look to the Living One While You Live
Look to the living one while you are alive, in case you die and then try to see him and cannot.
Commentary
A deadline, not a threat of punishment. Thomas has almost no interest in post-mortem judgement, but a great deal in the possibility of missing the chance.
Parallels
John 7:33–34
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