7:1
[The beginning is lost. The surviving text opens in the middle of a question.] A disciple asks whether matter itself will finally be destroyed.
7:2
The Savior answers that every nature, formation, and creature exists in relation with the others, yet each will be dissolved again into its own root.
7:3
Matter returns to the root belonging to its own nature. Whoever has ears capable of hearing should hear.
7:4
Kepha asks: Since you have explained these things to us, tell us also: What is the sin of the world?
7:5
The Savior answers: Sin is not a thing existing by itself. You make what is called sin when you act according to a nature of unfaithfulness and distortion.
7:6
For this reason the Good came among you, entering the condition of every nature so that each might be restored toward its proper root.