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The Gospel of Thomas (also known as the Coptic Gospel of Thomas) is extra to the canonical gospels in the New Testament of the bible. It was discovered near Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in December 1945 among a group of books known as the Nag Hammadi library. Scholars speculate that the works were buried and hidden after the declaration of a strict canon of Christian scripture, where any works that were not selected for inclusion in the new testament were ordered to be destroyed. Scholars have proposed dates of composition as early as 60 AD and as late as 250 AD as a collection of sayings of Jesus.

Our Commentary on Verse 104 of Thomas Gospel.

These are the secret sayings which the living Jesus spoke and which Didymos Judas Thomas wrote down.

Gospel of Thomas Saying 104 - Why pray or fast while the bridegroom is present.
They said to Jesus, "Come, let us pray today and let us fast." Jesus said, "What is the sin that I have committed, or wherein have I been defeated? But when the bridegroom leaves the bridal chamber, then let them fast and pray."

They said to Jesus, "Come, let us pray today and let us fast." Jesus said, "What is the sin that I have committed, or wherein have I been defeated?”
Jesus’ answers his disciples indicating he doesn’t see the need fasting or praying.
Jesus’ questions to the disciples mean, has he done something wrong? Has he failed to answer any of their questions?

"But when the bridegroom leaves the bridal chamber, then let them fast and pray."
Jesus tells his disciples that after he has departed this world “leaves the bridal chamber” then they can fast and pray. When Jesus will no longer be available as their teacher then they can seek other help.
The reason or need for spiritual practice is to seek to move closer to the divine. Jesus has told them that the way to the father is through him.
The meaning is, it would make no sense to pray for guidance when the guide, the teacher stands next to them.

All verses of the Thomas Gospel.

Ohm   peace,   peace,   peace.