Matthew 13:46
Who, having found one very valuable pearl, after departing, sold all, as many things as he had, and bought it.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
In Context
45Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a merchant, seeking fine pearls.
Cross References
Isaiah 33:6And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of LORD is thy treasure.
Mark 10:28Peter began to say to him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
Acts 20:24But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.
Galatians 6:14But may it not be from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Colossians 2:3In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Revelation 21:21And the twelve gates were twelve pearls apiece, each one of the gates was of one pearl. And the thoroughfare of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
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 →