{"id":314,"date":"2025-03-06T23:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T23:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.beth-midrash.com\/?p=314"},"modified":"2025-03-06T23:41:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T23:41:54","slug":"42nd-logion-saying-from-the-discussion-on-the-apocryphic-gospel-of-thomas-%ef%bd%9c-alex-blend-be-passers-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/international.beth-midrash.com\/?p=314","title":{"rendered":"42nd Logion (Saying). From the Discussion on the Apocryphic Gospel of Thomas \uff5c Alex Blend. Be Passers-by."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"47-\u044f \u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f. \u0418\u0437 \u0431\u0435\u0441\u0435\u0434\u044b \u043f\u043e \u0430\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0440\u0438\u0444\u0443 \u0415\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0433\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0435 \u043e\u0442 \u0424\u043e\u043c\u044b | \u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441 \u0411\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0434. \u0411\u0443\u0434\u044c\u0442\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0445\u043e\u0436\u0438\u043c\u0438.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iZEBNRMln3Y?list=PLPX2Y7fTKGlwIJPTSUiRHtdoGkqqtSEem\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This translation was created with the help of MerlinAI and reviewed by a translator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference to the Gospel of Thomas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gospels.net\/thomas\/\">https:\/\/www.gospels.net\/thomas\/<\/a>. Please note that logion numbers in the video and in the English version of the Gospel do not coincide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This logion is very short where Yeshua said, <strong>&#8220;Be passers-by.&#8221;<\/strong> This phrase can also be understood, in the light of certain grammar, as <strong>&#8220;<em>be Jews<\/em>&#8220;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Concept of a Passer-by<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A passer-by is someone who goes from one state to another, indicating movement within this world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As long as we have a path, we must follow it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If we meet someone, communicate, or settle somewhere, we should remember it is part of our journey and acknowledge the dynamics involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Characteristics of a Passer-by<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A passer-by, as a traveller, does not allow the world to influence him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This person follows his own path and understanding of life, without getting sidetracked by trivial things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethical Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This concept may slightly contradict Jewish ethics, as it raises the question of how one can remain unengaged when able to help others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A passer-by can intervene where necessary, but remains transient and does not settle anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Role of Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may interfere in situations sent to you that require correction or assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are &#8220;<strong>adventures of a passer-by&#8221;<\/strong>\u2014events that lead to actions, like standing up for someone, picking up litter, and moving on without becoming attached.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You do not stop near a trash bin to take responsibility for cleanliness; instead, you focus on your life and follow your plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you find yourself in the right place, you act accordingly but then continue your journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a passer-by, you&#8217;re encouraged to recognize the places where you can be useful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It resonates with Patriarchs\u00a0who lived &#8220;here and there&#8221;.  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