“... CGT’s version in logion 20 continues the meshing or harmonizing process, though with a number of traits typical of Thomas’ redactional style. Step 1. The parable is introduced with a single sentence (so Matthew) that speaks of “the kingdom of the heavens,” employing the redactional Matthean locution that is unique to Matthew within the compass of the NT and the Apostolic Fathers and that appears a number of times in CGT. The single sentence, however, is in the form of a question posed by the disciples: “To what is the kingdom of the heavens comparable?” Thus, while the introduction is in the form of a single sentence (like Matthew), it is also in the form of a question (Mark || Luke). Indeed, it corresponds precisely to the first half of Luke’s double question (Luke 13:18a), though with the Matthean “heavens” substituted for “God” and with the Matthean mention of the disciples (“to them” in both Matt 13:31 and CGT 20). [...] Step 2. In CGT, Jesus replies with a complete sentence (“it is like a mustard seed”) that echoes the question asked, thus reflecting Luke—and, in the use of a complete sentence, Matthew. CGT follows immediately with a separate main clause (if we accept the usual emendation of the Coptic text), stating that “it is the smallest of all of the seeds.” In this it agrees with Matthew and Mark in regard to content, and with Matthew grammatically for using a main clause, though in CGT the smallness of the seed is mentioned before the action begins. CGT’s “when it falls upon the earth” uses the Greek conjunction hotan, found in both Matthew and Mark, but more precisely hotan de, present only in Matt 13:32. The phrase “upon the earth” (ejem pkah) is an exact translation of epi tēs gēs, found only in Mark. [...] Step 3. CGT’s seed then “produces [or: creates] a large branch,” which echoes Mark’s “produces [poiei, literally: “makes”] large branches.” The Coptic verb used by Thomas, teyo or ta(o)yo (= “send forth,” “produce”), reflects Mark’s poieō; there is no equivalent verb in Matthew or Luke. [...] Step 4. Finally, in Thomas’ denouement, the large branch becomes a “shelter [Greek: skepē] of the birds of heaven.” In using the noun “shelter,” CGT may be trying to conflate the meanings of both the verb “to dwell” (common to the three Synoptics) and Mark’s noun “shade,” “shadow” (skia). [...] On the whole, then, allowing for Thomas’ own stylistic and theological preferences (e.g., the introductory question by the disciples, the one large branch), we are justified in concluding that CGT 20 is a clear example of the meshing or harmonizing of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. ...”