Matthew 13:47
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net cast into the sea, which gathers together all kinds of fish.
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46Having found one pearl of great value, he went away and sold all that he had, and he bought it.
Cross References
Matthew 13:26And when the plants had grown, and had produced fruit, then the weeds also appeared.
Matthew 25:1“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the groom and the bride.
Luke 5:10Now the same was true of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were associates of Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: “Do not be afraid. From now on, you will be catching men.”
John 15:2Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, he will take away. And each one that does bear fruit, he will cleanse, so that it may bring forth more fruit.
Acts 5:1But a certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a field,
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice 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 →