The Kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you…
It is not found in a building of wood and stone.
Split a piece of wood
I am there…
Under every stone,
You will find me…
~The Gospel of Thomas
There are certain quotes that you should never take at face value. If you see one attributed to Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, David Bowie, or The Budda, always check the source.
The Gospel of St. Thomas falls into that category. There doesn't seem to be a definitive, primary source, and every translation is different-- sometimes only slightly, sometimes not.
So take the version above as you would a poem.
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