Matthew 13:46
Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it.
Catholic Public Domain 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 heaven is like a merchant seeking good pearls.
Cross References
Isaiah 33:6And there will be faith in your times: the riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. For the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
Mark 10:28And Peter began to say to him, “Behold, we have left all things and have followed you.”
Acts 20:24But I dread none of these things. Neither do I consider my life to be more precious because it is my own, provided that in some way I may complete my own course and that of the ministry of the Word, which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.
Galatians 6:14But far be it from me to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.
Colossians 2:3For in him are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Revelation 21:21And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one for each, so that each gate was made from a single pearl. And the main street of the city was of pure gold, similar to 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 →