Matthew 13:47
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a seine which has been cast into the sea, and which has gathered together of every kind,
Darby Translation
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In Context
46and having found one pearl of great value, he went and sold all whatever he had and bought it.
Cross References
Matthew 13:26But when the blade shot up and produced fruit, then appeared the darnel also.
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be made like to ten virgins that having taken their torches, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 5:10and in like manner also on James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; henceforth thou shalt be catching men.
John 15:2[As to] every branch in me not bearing fruit, he takes it away; and [as to] every one bearing fruit, he purges it that it may bring forth more fruit.
Acts 5:1But a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
Acts 20:30and from among your own selves shall rise up men speaking perverted things to draw 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 →