Saying 5

English

Jesus said, ‘Know what is in front of your face, and what is hidden from you will be revealed to you. Because there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, [nor buried which will not be raised].’

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Interpretation

Saying 5 is probably from the earliest stages of the book. Similar to previous teachings in this core version of the book, Saying 5 describes the discoveries which will be made in the final judgment. The Greek version contains an added clause, which probably refers to the resurrection.

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Parallels

Mark

4.22–23 ‘For there is nothing hidden, except to be manifested, nor is anything secret, except to come to light. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!’

Matthew

10.26 ‘So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, and nothing secret that will not become known.’

Luke

8.17 ‘For nothing is hidden that will not be manifested, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light.’

12.2 ‘Nothing is covered up that will not be manifested, and nothing secret that will not become known.’