Saying 94: The One Who Knocks

Gospel of Thomas Saying 94 Matthew 7:8; Luke 11:10

Whoever seeks will find; whoever knocks will have it opened for them.

Commentary

The plainest form of the promise that opens the book at saying 2 and recurs at 92. Thomas states it three times, in three different registers.

Parallels

Matthew 7:8; Luke 11:10

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