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A readable English edition for a first bounded inquiry: separate what a passage says, one possible interpretation and an unanswered question.
English translation by Mark M. Mattison, based on the Coptic text of Nag Hammadi Codex II,2. Jesus is the speaker attributed by the text; the byline identifies the modern translator.
The translator dedicates this translation to the public domain. We link to the full edition and quote only a short, credited excerpt in our independent study guide.
Translator credit, public-domain statement and saying 5 were checked in the live HTML edition on 2 October 2026, without sign-in. Read its one paragraph, then stop before saying 6. The book and PDF links are optional; no purchase is needed for the HTML reading. No Coptic collation or full-gospel scholarly review is implied.
Our independent Nag Hammadi study guide prepares one short passage, a textual inquiry and a local alternative. For the different kinds of reference, browse the source guide.
Long-running public library of classical Gnostic scripture and related lectures.
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Texts and pages linked from The Gnosis Archive (gnosis.org); respect site copyright and translation credits.
Last checked 7 September 2026
Sacramental Gnostic church in the Hoeller lineage — classical, not SAW.
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Listed with credit to Ecclesia Gnostica. Titles and pages remain with their publishers; we link out rather than republish.
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Authorized archive of Stephan A. Hoeller lecture audio.
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IntroductionScripture
Listed with credit to BC Recordings. Titles and pages remain with their publishers; we link out rather than republish.
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Peer-reviewed academic overview of classical Gnosticism.
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IntroductionScripture
Listed with credit to Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Titles and pages remain with their publishers; we link out rather than republish.
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Discovery and history overview of the Nag Hammadi codices.
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Scripture
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Last checked 7 September 2026
Chronological hub for early Christian and related texts, including many Nag Hammadi titles.
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Scripture
Listed with credit to Early Christian Writings. Titles and pages remain with their publishers; we link out rather than republish.
Last checked 7 September 2026
