Matthew 13:45
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
In Context
46and having found one pearl of great value, he went and sold all whatever he had and bought it.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Proverbs 8:18Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 12:8Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher: all is vanity.
Matthew 13:24Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has become like a man sowing good seed in his field;
Matthew 22:5But they made light of it, and went, one to his own land, and another to his commerce.
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 →