The Oxyrhynchus Gospel 1224

Synopsis
A very cryptic, yet diverse fragmented work, this “gospel” seems to involve a vision of Jesus by someone, a discussion between the person and Christ, and then a gospel-style story about Jesus and the Pharisees. It is possible that a successor of the Apostles had written this.

Canonicity
It is unknown if it was ever held as scripture, or was held canon by any religion.

Fragment 2 Recto, Column 2
It weighed me down. Then Jesus approached in a vision and said, "Why are you discouraged? For not . . . you, but the . . . ."

Fragment 2 Verso, Column 1
". . . you said, although you are not answering. What then did you renounce? What is the new doctrine that they say you teach, or what is the new baptism that you proclaim? Answer and . . . ."

Fragment 2 Verso, Column 2
When the scribes and Pharisees and priests saw him, they were angry that he was reclining in the midst of sinners. But when Jesus heard, he said, "Those who are healthy have no need of a physician . . . ."

Fragment 2 Recto, Column 1
". . . and pray for your enemies. For the one who is not against you is for you. The one who is far away today, tomorrow will be near you and in . . . the adversary . . . ."