Jesus Authentic Teaching Database

Main Theme 1: Divine Home Energy is Here Yet Must Grow Slowly (6 Teachings)

1.1.1 Divine home-energy is like a mustard seed which when planted grows into a large plant with branches for the birds.

Validity = Q (0.4) + Mark (0.39) + Thomas (0.23) = 1.02
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 4:30-32 NIV) Again he said, " What shall we say the kingdom (basileia) of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade."
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 13:31-32 NIV) [from Q] He told them another parable: " The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree (dendron), so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches (klados)."
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 13:18-19 NIV) [from Q] Then Jesus asked, " What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches."
Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 20) The disciples said to Jesus, " Tell us what Heaven's kingdom is like." He said to them, It's like a mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds, but when it falls on prepared soil, it produces a large plant and becomes a shelter for birds of the sky. (Miller 1994)

1.1.3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed - what you have whispered in the ear will be proclaimed.

Mark 4:21-23, Q (Matthew 10:26-27, Luke 12:2-3, Thomas (first part in 5 and second part in 33); Validity = 1.02Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 4:21 - 23, NIV) He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear. "
Matthew (80 CE)
Matthew 10:26-27) [from Q] There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 12:2-3, NIV) [from Q] There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 5) Jesus said, "Know what is in front of your face, and what is hidden from you will be disclosed to you. For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. [And there is nothing buried that will not be raised."] (Miller 1994)
(Thomas 33) Jesus said, " What you will hear in your ear, in the other ear proclaim from your rooftops. After all, no one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, nor does one put it in a hidden place. Rather, one puts it on a lampstand so that all who come and go will see its light." (Miller 1994)

1.2.1 Divine home-energy will come like a thief in the night. One cannot enter a strongman’s house without first tying up the strong man because he would resist.

Validity = 1 Thessalonians (0.59) + Q (0.4) + Mark (0.39) + John (0.23) + Thomas (0.23) = 1.84
1 Thessalonians (53 C.E. by Paul)
(1 Thessalonians 5:1-5, NIV) 1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.
Mark (70 C.E.)
(Mark 3:25-27, NIV) 25 "If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. 27 In fact, no one can enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can rob his house."
Matthew (80 C.E.)
(Matthew 12:29, NIV) [from Mark] "Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house."
(Matthew 24:42-44, NIV) [from Q] "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."Luke (80 C.E.)
(Luke 11:21-22, NIV) [from Mark] "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up the spoils."
(Luke 12:39-40, NIV) [from Q] "But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
John (80 C.E.)
(John 10:1-5, NIV) 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice." 6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.Thomas (90 C.E.)
(Thomas 35) Jesus said, " One can't enter a strong person's house and take it by force without tying his hands. Then one can loot his house." For this reason I say, if the owners of a house know that a thief is coming, they will be on guard before the thief arrives and will not let the thief break into their house and steal their possessions. As for you, then, be on guard against the world. Prepare yourselves with great strength, so the robbers can't find a way to get to you, for the trouble you expect will come. (Miller 1994)

1.1.2 For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open - Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand?

Mark 4:21-23, Q (Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 8:16-17), Luke 11:33-36, Thomas 5, Thomas 6, Thomas 33; Validity = 1.02

Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 4:21 - 23, NIV) He said to them, " Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 5:14-16, NIV) [From Q] “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 8:16-17, NIV) [from Mark] " No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.

(Luke 11:33-36, NIV) [From Q] “ No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy (or generous) your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy (or stingy), your body also is full of darkness. See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 5) Jesus said, "Know what is in front of your face, and what is hidden from you will be disclosed to you. For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. [And there is nothing buried that will not be raised."] (Miller 1994)

(Thomas 6) His disciples asked him and said to him, "Do you want us to fast? How should we pray? Should we give to charity? What diet should we observe?" Jesus said, "Don't lie, and don't do what you hate, because all things are disclosed before heaven. After all, there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and there is nothing covered up that will remain undisclosed. (Miller 1994)

(Thomas 33) Jesus said, "What you will hear in your ear, in the other ear proclaim from your rooftops. After all, no one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, nor does one put it in a hidden place. Rather, one puts it on a lampstand so that all who come and go will see its light." (Miller 1994)

1.2.2 If anyone says “Look Here” or “Look There,” don't believe It.

Mark 13:19-21, Q (Matthew 24:26-27, Luke 17:22-24), Luke 17:20-21, Thomas 3, Thomas 113. Validity = 1.55. [Copied from Mark so not used: Matthew 24:22-25]
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 13:19-21) because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again. 20 “If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. 21 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. 22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 24:22-25) [From Mark] 22 “If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. 23 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘ Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you ahead of time.
(Matthew 24:26-27) [From Q] “So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here he is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 17:22-24) [From Q] 22 Then he said to his disciples, “The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. 23 People will tell you, ‘There he is!’ or ‘Here he is!’ Do not go running off after them. 24 For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other.
(Luke 17:20-21) Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 3) Jesus said, "If your leaders say to you, 'Look, the (Father's) kingdom is in the sky,' then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say to you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will precede you. Rather, the kingdom is within you and it is outside you. (Miller 1994)
(Thomas 113) His disciples said to him, "When will the kingdom come?" "It will not come by watching for it. It will not be said, 'Look, here!' or 'Look, there! ' Rather, the Father's kingdom is spread out upon the earth, and people don't see it." (Miller 1994)

1.2.3 No Sign Will be Given.

Mark 8:11-13, Q (Matthew 12:38-41, Luke 11:29-30), Luke 11:14-16, Validity = 1.09. [Copied from Mark so not used: Matthew 16:1-4]
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 8:11-13, NIV) [Wrapped in the context of the "feeding the multitude" miracle] 11 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. 12 He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” 13 Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side.
Matthew (80 CE )
(Matthew 16:1-4, NIV) [From Mark] The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ 3 and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times 4 A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away.
(Matthew 12:38-41, NIV) [From Q] 38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” 39 He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 11:29-30, NIV) [From Q] 29 As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation.
(Luke 11:14-16, NIV) 14 Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed. 15 But some of them said, “By Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.” 16 Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven.

Main Theme 2: Consequences of Living within a Spiritual/Emotional Network or Logos (7 Teachings)

2.1.1 Whoever has will gain more, whoever does not have will gain less.

2 Corinthians 9:5-7, Mark 4:24-25, Q (Matthew 25:28-29, Luke 19:24-26), Thomas 41: Validity = 1.59. (Copied from Mark: Matthew 13:11-12, Luke 8:18)
2 Corinthians (57 CE)
(2 Corinthians 9:5-7, NIV) 5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given. 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 4:24-25 NIV) Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 13:11-12, NIV) [from Mark] He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.
(Matthew 25:28-29, NIV) [from Q] "Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has the ten talents. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 8:18, NIV) [from Mark] Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him."

(Luke 19:24-26, NIV) [from Q] 24 "Then he said to those standing by, 'Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.' 25" 'Sir,' they said, 'he already has ten!'26 "He replied, ' I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away."Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas saying 41) Jesus said, " Whoever has something in hand will be given more, and whoever has nothing will be deprived of even the little they have." (Miller 1994)

2.2.1 Ask and seek, and then you will receive.

Mark 11:24, Q (Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 11:9-19), John 14:13-14, John 15:5-8, John 16:22-24, Thomas 92, Thomas 94: Validity = 1.94. (Copied from Mark so not used in validity calculation: Matthew 21:22)
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 11:24) Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 21:22) [From Mark] If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
(Matthew 7:7-8) [From Q] 7 “ Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened .
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 11:9-19)[From Q] 9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
John (80 CE)
(John 14:13-14) 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
(John 15:5-8) 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
(John 16:22-24) 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 92) Jesus said, " Seek and you will find. In the past, however, I did not tell you the things about which you asked me then. Now I am willing to tell them, but you are not seeking them." (Miller 1994)
(Thomas 94) Jesus [said], " One who seeks will find, and for [one who knocks] it will be opened. " (Miller 1994)

2.2.2 The measure you use will be applied to you (over 75% confident)

Mark 4:24, Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 6:37-38: Validity = 0.79
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 4:24, NIV) “Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “ With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more.
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 7:1-2, NIV) [From Q] “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 6:37-38, NIV) [From Q] 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

2.3.2 Do not return wrong for wrong. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek then turn the other cheek also.

1 Thessalonians 5:15, Q (Matthew 5:38-42, Luke 6:27-31): Validity = 0.99
Paul in 1 Thessalonians (53 CE)
(1 Thessalonians 5:15, NIV) Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 5:38-42, NIV) [From Q] 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 6:27-31, NIV) [From Q] 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

2.3.4 If salt loses its saltiness how can it be made salty again? (over 75% confident)

Mark 9:49-50, Q (Matthew 5:13-6, Luke 14:35-35): Validity = 0.79
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 9:49-50, NIV) 49 Everyone will be salted with fire. 50 “ Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 5:13-6, NIV) [From Q] “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 14:35-35, NIV) [From Q] 34 “ Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out.

2.3.1 Love Others.

1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 14:1, Q (Matthew 5:43-47, Luke 6:27-32): Validity = 2.1
Paul - 1 Thessalonians (53 CE)
(1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, NIV) 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. 10 And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,
Paul - Galatians (55 CE)
(Galatians 5:22-23 NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.Paul - 1 Corinthians (56 CE)
(1 Corinthians 14:1, NIV) Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 5:43-47, NIV) [From Q] 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 6:27-32, NIV) [From Q] 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.... 32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

2.3.3 Love your neighbor as yourself (over 75% confident)

Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 19:17-19, Thomas 25: Validity = 0.92 (Copied from Mark so not used: Matthew 22:36-40, Luke 10:25-27)
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 12:28-31, NIV) Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘ Love your neighbor as yourself. ’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 22:36-40, NIV) [From Mark] 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘ Love your neighbor as yourself. ’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
(Matthew 19:17-19, NIV) 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” he inquired. Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’ and ‘ love your neighbor as yourself. ’”Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 10:25-27, NIV) [From Mark] 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘ Love your neighbor as yourself .’ ”Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas saying 25) Jesus said, " Love your friends like your own soul, protect them like the pupil of your eye." (Miller 1994)

Main Theme 3: Heal by Connecting with the Divine Powers (4 Teachings)

3.1 Bring down a divine-contact (aggello) and make a living from whole-healing (iama) with good-divine-contacts.

1 Corinthians 9:14, Mark 6:7,12-13, Q (Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 9:2, 10:4 -12), Thomas 14: Validity = 1.57 [Copied from Mark: Matthew 10:1, Luke 9:1-Luke 9:3-6)
1 Corinthians (56 CE)
(1 Corinthians 9:14, NIV) In the same way, the Lord (Jesus) has commanded that those who preach ( kat-aggello ) should receive their living from the gospel ( eu-aggelion ).
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 6:7-13, NIV) 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. 8 These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. 11 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 They went out and preached ( kerusso – proclaim as a herald) that people should repent. 13 They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed ( therapeuo - nursed or cured) them. Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 10:1, NIV) [From Mark] 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal (therapeuo - cure) every disease and sickness.
(Matthew 10:7-8, NIV)[From Q] 7 As you go, proclaim (kerusso – proclaim as a herald) this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal (therapeuo - cure) the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
(Matthew 10:9-12, NIV)[From Q] 12 As you enter the home, give it your greeting. 13 If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the Day of Judgment than for that town. Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 9:1, NIV) [From Mark] When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure ( therapeuo ) diseases,
(Luke 9:2, NIV)[From Q] and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal ( iama - to heal by making whole) the sick.
(Luke 9:3 -6, NIV)[From Mark] 3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. 5 If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news (euaggelion) and healing people everywhere.
(Luke 10:4 -12, NIV)[From Q] 10:4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. 7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house. 8 “When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you. 9 Heal (therapeuo - cure) the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 14) Jesus said to them, "If you fast, you will bring sin upon yourselves, and if you pray, you will be condemned, and if you give to charity, you will harm your spirits. When you go into any region and walk about in the countryside, when people take you in, eat what they serve you and heal the sick among them. After all, what goes into your mouth will not defile you; rather, it's what comes out of your mouth that will defile you." (Miller 1994)

3.2 Have confidence because confidence can move mountains.

Mark 11:22-23, Q (Matthew 17:20, Luke 17:6, Thomas 48, Thomas 106: Validity = 1.25 [Copied from Mark: Matthew 21:21]
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 11:22-23, NIV) 22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “ Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 21:21) [From Mark] Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.
(Matthew 17:20) [From Q] He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 17:6) [Conflation of Q and Mark] He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘ Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.
Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 48) Jesus said, "If two make peace with each other in a single house, they will say to the mountain, 'Move from here!' and it will move." (Miller 1994)
(Thomas 106) Jesu s said, "When you make the two into one, you will become children of Adam, and when you say, ' Mountain, move from here!' it will move." (Miller 1994)

3.3 Whoever vilifies the sacred spirit(s) will not find emotional release

Mark 3:28-29, Q (Matthew 12:32, Luke 12:10, Thomas 44: Validity = 1.02 [Copied from Mark Matthew 12:31
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 3:28-29, NIV) I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven (aphesis); he is guilty of an eternal sin."Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 12:31, NIV) [from Mark] And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
[from Q] Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.
(Matthew 12:32, NIV) Jesus said, "Whoever blasphemes against the Father will be forgiven, and whoever blasphemes against the Son will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either on earth or in heaven."Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 12:10, NIV) [from Q] And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas saying 44) Jesus said, "Whoever blasphemes against the Father will be forgiven, and whoever blasphemes against the Son will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either on earth or in heaven."

3.4 A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown. [over 75% confident]

Mark 6:1-6, John 4:43-45, Thomas 31: Validity = 0.85
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 6:1-6, NIV) Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 4 Jesus said to them, “ A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith.
John (90 CE)
(John 4:43-45, NIV) 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country. ) 45 When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him. They had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, for they also had been there.Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 31) Jesus said, " No prophet is welcome on his home turf; doctors don't cure those who know them." (Miller 1994)

Main Theme 4: Spiritual and Rule-Based Religions Do Not Mix (4 Teachings)

4.1 Only those like children will welcome me and experience Divine Home-Energy.

Mark 9:33-37, Mark 10:13-16 (negative version), John 13:20, John 12:44-45, Thomas 46, Thomas 22; Validity = 1.7 (Mark copied in Matthew 10:40-42, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48, Luke 10:16)
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 9:33-37, NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” 36 He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, 37 “ Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not only welcomes me but the one who sent me.”
(Mark 10:13-16; negated version) 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God (Divine Home Energy) like a little child will never enter it. ” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 10:40-42; positive) [From Mark] 40 “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
(Matthew 18:1-5; negative) [From Mark] At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “ Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 9:46-48: positive) [From Mark] 46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he said to them, “ Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”
(Luke 10:16: negative) [From Mark] “ Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.” John (80 CE)
(John 13:20; positive) 20 Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”
(John 12:44-45; negative) 44 Then Jesus cried out, “ Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only , but in the one who sent me. 45 The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me.Thomas (90 C.E.)
(Thomas 46) Jesus said, "From Adam to John the Baptist, among those born of women, no one is so much greater than John the Baptist that his eyes should not be averted. But I have said that whoever among you becomes a child will recognize the kingdom and will become greater than John." (Miller 1994)
(Thomas 22 first half) Jesus saw some babies nursing. He said to his disciples, " These nursing babies are like those who enter the kingdom. " They said to him, "Then shall we enter the kingdom as babies?" (Miller 1994)

4.4 By their fruit you will recognize them. Good trees produce good fruit and bad trees produce bad fruit. People to not pick figs from thistles and grapes from thorn-bushes. [over 75% confident]

Q (Matthew 12:33-37, Luke 6:43-45), Matthew 7:16-20, Thomas 45; Validity = 0.93
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 7:16-20, NIV) [from Q] 16 By their fruits (karpos) you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

(Matthew 12:33-37, NIV) 33 “ Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit (karpos). 34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. 35 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. 36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 6:43-45, NIV) [from Q] 43 “ No good tree bears bad fruit (karpos), nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. 45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 45) Jesus said, " Grapes are not harvested from thorn trees, nor are figs gathered from thistles, for they yield no fruit. Good persons produce good from what they've stored up; bad persons produce evil from the wickedness they've stored up in their hearts, and say evil things. For from the overflow of the heart they produce evil." (Miller 1994)

4.2 The New Path of the Spirit does not Mix with the Old Path of the Law.

Mark 2:21-22, Q (Matthew 6:24, Luke 16:13), Thomas 47; Validity = 1.02
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 2:21-22, NIV) 21 “ No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new piece will pull away from the old, making the tear worse. 22 And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 6:24, NIV) [from Q] “ No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 16:13, NIV) [from Q] “ No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 47) Jesus said, "A person cannot mount two horses or bend two bows. And a slave cannot serve two masters , otherwise that slave will honor the one and offend the other. "Nobody drinks aged wine and immediately wants to drink young wine. Young wine is not poured into old wineskins , or they might break, and aged wine is not poured into a new wineskin, or it might spoil. An old patch is not sewn onto a new garment, since it would create a tear. " (Miller 1994)

4.3 Watch out for the Teachers of the Law.

Mark 12:38-40, Q (Matthew 23:1-6, Luke 11:42-46), Thomas 39, Thomas 102: Validity = 1.25 (Luke 20:45-47 is copied from Mark)
Mark (70 CE)
(Mark 12:38-40, NIV) 38 As he taught, Jesus said, “ Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 40 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
Matthew (80 CE)
(Matthew 23:1-6, NIV) [From Q] Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “ The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them. 5 “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.
Luke (80 CE)
(Luke 20:45-47, NIV) [From Mark] 45 While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, 46 “ Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
(Luke 11:42-46, NIV) [From Q] 42 “ Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone. 43 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces. 44 “Woe to you, because you are like unmarked graves, which people walk over without knowing it.” 45 One of the experts in the law answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us also.” 46 Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.Thomas (90 CE)
(Thomas 39) Jesus said, "The Pharisees and the scholars have taken the keys of knowledge and have hidden them. They have not entered (Divine Home Energy) nor have they allowed those who want to enter to do so. As for you, be as sly as snakes and as simple as doves." (Miller 1994)
(Thomas 102) Jesus said, "Damn the Pharisees! They are like a dog sleeping in the cattle manger: the dog neither eats nor [lets] the cattle eat." (Miller 1994)

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