Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again; and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get that field.
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In Context
45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.
Proverbs 18:1He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
Isaiah 55:1Ho! everyone in need, come to the waters, and he who has no strength, let him get food: come, get bread without money; wine and milk without price.
Matthew 13:24And he gave them another story, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who put good seed in his field:
Matthew 19:27Then Peter said to him, See, we have given up everything and have come after you; what then will we have?
Luke 14:33And so whoever is not ready to give up all he has may not be my disciple.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:25-44
Parable of the Tares, the Mustard-Seed, the Leaven, &c.. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He… Read the whole commentary →