Matthew 13:47

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that is cast into the sea, and that gathers of every kind:

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

In Context

46When he finds one pearl of great value, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys it.

48when it is full, they draw it to the shore; and sitting down, they collect the good into vessels, but throw the bad away.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:26But when the blade sprung up, and produced fruit, then appeared the tares also.

Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bride-groom.

Luke 5:10and in like manner also upon James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: Fear not; from this time forth you shall catch men.

John 15:2Every branch in me that bears no fruit, he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 5:1But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

Acts 20:30and men will arise from among yourselves, speaking perverse things, that they may draw off disciples after them.

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 →

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