Matthew 13:47
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, which was put into the sea and took in every sort of fish:
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46And having come across one jewel of great price, he went and gave all he had in exchange for it.
Cross References
Matthew 13:26But when the green stem came up and gave fruit, the evil plants were seen at the same time.
Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, the friends of the bride, who took their lights, and went out with the purpose of meeting the husband.
Luke 5:10And so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were working with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Have no fear; from this time forward you will be a fisher of men.
John 15:2He takes away every branch in me which has no fruit, and every branch which has fruit he makes clean, so that it may have more fruit.
Acts 5:1But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, got money for his property,
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the 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 →