My mother has...but true she gave me life. Saying 101b, The Gospel of Thomas.
The incompleteness of this saying leads us to focus on its last six words. "But" is a word used to negate or deflate all that came before and place attention on the primary thought of the sentence.
Whatever my mother has done or not done, has become or is becoming, whatever properties or qualities she has, she has been "true in giving me life."
Jesus is honoring his mother here. Without her willingness to bear him in her womb, he would have no life. So may we all cherish our mother despite our disputations.
The incompleteness of this saying leads us to focus on its last six words. "But" is a word used to negate or deflate all that came before and place attention on the primary thought of the sentence.
Whatever my mother has done or not done, has become or is becoming, whatever properties or qualities she has, she has been "true in giving me life."
Jesus is honoring his mother here. Without her willingness to bear him in her womb, he would have no life. So may we all cherish our mother despite our disputations.
Thank you George!!!
ReplyDeleteYes...indeed! ♥ Cathy
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