Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many there are who say, Who will show us good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Proverbs 3:13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 8:18Riches and honor are with me, durable wealth and righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 12:8Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, all is vanity.
Matthew 13:24He set forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is compared to a man sowing good seed in his field.
Matthew 22:5But having disregarded, they departed, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:45-53
Various Parables. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it… Read the whole commentary →