LITERATURE OF GNOSTIC WISDOM 331
RESURRECTION IS HERE
O Rheginos, do not lose yourself in details, nor live obeying the flesh for the
sake of harmony. Flee from being scattered and being in bondage, and then
you already have resurrection.^15 If you know what in yourself will die,^16
though you have lived many years, why not look at yourself and see yourself
risen now? You have the resurrection, yet you go on as if you are to die when it
is only the part destined to die that is moribund. Why do I put up with your
poor training? Everyone finds a way, and there are many ways, to be released
from this element and not to roam aimlessly in error, all with the end of re-
covering what one was at the beginning.
GOOD-BYE
These words I have received from the generosity of my lord, Jesus the Christ. I
have taught you and your brothers and sisters, who are my children, about
them, and have omitted nothing that may strengthen you. If there is anything
among these written words that is obscure, ask and I will explain.
Do not be worried about consulting anyone in your circle who can help.
Many await what I have written to you. I say peace and grace be among them.
I greet you and whoever loves you with the love of family.
- See 2 Timothy 2:18.
- This expression recalls the Delphic maxim, "Know yourself," Gospel of Thomas 3, and other
texts.