Matthew 13:46
And having come across one jewel of great price, he went and gave all he had in exchange for it.
Bible in Basic English
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 heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.
Cross References
Isaiah 33:6And she will have no more fear of change, being full of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is her wealth.
Mark 10:28Peter said to him, See, we have given up everything, and come after you.
Acts 20:24But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of the good news of the grace of God.
Galatians 6:14But far be it from me to have glory in anything, but only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which this world has come to an end on the cross for me, and I for it.
Colossians 2:3In whom are all the secret stores of wisdom and knowledge.
Revelation 21:21And the twelve doors were twelve pearls; every door was made of one pearl; and the street of the town was clear gold, as clear as 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 →